Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a crunchy, nutritious snack made from the seeds of a pumpkin, tossed in oil and seasoning, then roasted until golden and crisp. They’re easy to customize with sweet or savory flavors and perfect for fall snacking or topping dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional spices: paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Rinse pumpkin seeds in a colander to remove pulp. Pat dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
- Toss seeds with olive oil or butter, salt, and any desired spices.
- Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 30–40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Let cool before eating. Seeds will continue to crisp as they cool.
Notes
- Boil seeds in salted water for 10 minutes before roasting for extra flavor.
- For sweet seeds, add cinnamon and sugar before roasting.
- Reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to re-crisp if needed.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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