Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Learn how to turn raw pumpkin seeds into a crispy, savory snack with this simple roasting method. Perfect for using up seeds from carved pumpkins.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Clean the pumpkin seeds: Rinse them under cold water and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. Remove any clinging pumpkin pulp.
- Toss the seeds with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For different flavors, try adding garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a sweet and salty version, toss with cinnamon and a little sugar before roasting.
- Ensure seeds are completely dry before seasoning for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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