Description
Transform your pumpkin seeds into a crunchy snack with 8 delicious flavors perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin seeds: fresh seeds from one or more pumpkins, rinsed and cleaned well
- Olive oil or melted butter: helps the seasonings cling
- Salt: the essential base for flavor
- Cinnamon and sugar: for a sweet, classic flavor
- Smoked paprika: adds a warm, smoky note
- Garlic powder: perfect for savory batches
- Chili powder or cayenne: for a gentle kick
- Brown sugar or maple syrup: creates a sweet glaze
- Parmesan cheese: optional, for a salty, savory finish
- Pumpkin pie spice: ideal for a festive batch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the pumpkin seeds from the pumpkin and separate them from the stringy flesh.
- Rinse the seeds in a colander, then remove as much pulp as possible.
- Pat the seeds very dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Toss the seeds with oil or melted butter in a bowl until lightly coated.
- Choose your flavor and season generously:
- Spread the seeds in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Watch closely near the end until golden and nutty.
- Let them cool completely before eating.
Notes
For extra crunch, dry the seeds overnight before roasting. Mix flavors for more versatility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin seeds, roasted snacks, fall recipes, healthy snacks, crunchy toppings