Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds (cleaned and dried)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Optional seasonings: cinnamon sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, Old Bay, maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Clean seeds: Scoop seeds from pumpkin, rinse under cold water, and pat dry thoroughly.
- Optional soak: Boil seeds in salted water for 10 minutes or soak overnight for extra flavor.
- Season: Toss seeds with olive oil or butter, salt, and any extra spices of your choice.
- Roast: Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Cool: Let seeds cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Drying seeds fully before roasting ensures maximum crispiness.
- Sweet coatings (like maple or sugar) should roast at a slightly lower temp (325°F) to avoid burning.
- Seeds can be stored in airtight jars at room temperature for 1–2 weeks, or frozen for longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g (varies with sweet recipes)
- Sodium: 150 mg (varies with seasoning)
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1–2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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