Roasted pumpkin seeds have always my favorite part of carving pumpkins. From putting my hands into the pumpkin guts to crunching down on a handful of perfectly seasoned, perfectly crispy roasted pumpkin seeds – I love it all.
You can roast the seeds of any kind of pumpkin, including the big ol’ carving pumpkins. If you are in the habit of throwing away your pumpkin seeds, I beg you to stop and try the simple recipe below!
If you have a sugar or pie pumpkin at home, make sure to also check out my guide on How To Cook and Use the Whole Pumpkin.
In addition to being delicious, these crunchy little snacks are packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidant minerals like zinc and manganese. Delicious and nutritious!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. Rinse your pumpkin seeds thoroughly in a strainer. Remove all pumpkin guts.
2. Lay the pumpkin seeds out on a roasting pan and dry thoroughly with a towel. For best results, let seeds sit overnight to dry completely (this will give your seeds the best crunch!)
3. Once seeds are dried, pour into a bowl and mix with olive oil and seasonings of your choice. I prefer a few pinches of salt, garlic powder, and cayenne myself.
4. Spread seasoned seeds onto a single layer on a baking sheet, making sure they are not stacked on top of each other too much
4. Bake at 325°F for 15-20 minutes. Stir half-way to avoid burning.
What Makes Perfectly Crispy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Revolutionary?
1. Reducing food waste. In America we throw away a staggering 30-40% of our food. We simply must stop wasting food.
2. No packaging. The only packaging for these babies is the pumpkin itself. So let’s replace our chips with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds for the season, and save some packaging from ending up in the landfill.
3. Totally naturally vegan!
Perfectly Crispy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- Seeds from one pumpkin
- 1 Tbsp olive oil per cup of seeds
- Fair Trade seasonings to taste
Instructions
- Rinse your pumpkin seeds thoroughly in a strainer.
- Lay the pumpkin seeds out on a roasting pan and dry thoroughly with a towel. For best results, let seeds sit overnight to dry completely (this will give your seeds the best crunch!)
- Once seeds are dried, pour into a bowl and mix with olive oil and seasonings of your choice. I prefer a few pinches of salt, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Spread seasoned seeds onto a single layer on a baking sheet, making sure they are not stacked on top of each other too much.
- Bake at 325°F for 15-20 minutes. Stir half-way to avoid burning.
Notes
Enjoy and let me know how you enjoyed the recipe below!
These crispy little guys are a wonderful snack! Great taste and texture
Thank you, Patrick! I’m glad you like them 😉