Description
This roasted pumpkin seeds recipe is a simple and delicious way to make a crunchy, savory snack using fresh pumpkin seeds. Coated with olive oil and flavorful spices, these seeds are slow-roasted to golden perfection, offering a tasty treat that’s perfect for snacking or adding to salads and soups.
Ingredients
Scale
Seeds
- 1½ cups pumpkin seeds (from 1 large pumpkin)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 170°F (about 75°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for later.
- Clean the pumpkin seeds: Scoop out the flesh and seeds from the pumpkin. Place the seeds in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water to separate seeds from pulp. Pat them dry with a towel to remove excess moisture after rinsing.
- Dry seeds in oven: Spread the cleaned pumpkin seeds evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Place them in the oven at 170°F for 5-10 minutes to dry out the seeds before seasoning.
- Season the seeds: Transfer the dried seeds to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle kosher salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Toss well so all seeds are evenly coated with the oil and spices.
- Roast the seeds: Increase the oven temperature to 300°F (about 150°C). Spread the seasoned seeds out in an even layer on the lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until golden brown and toasty, stirring once halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting.
Notes
- Pat the pumpkin seeds dry thoroughly with a towel after rinsing to remove excess moisture for a crispier result.
- Storage: Keep roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month, refrigerate for up to 3 months, or freeze for up to 6 months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (about 20g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
