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    Home » Easy Recipes

    Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Published: Jul 21, 2023 · Modified: Oct 13, 2024 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Roasted pumpkin seeds that are a crunchy, salty snack and oh-so flavorful.  These roasted pumpkin seeds are delicious and a great tradition to add to your family's Halloween celebrations.

    roasted pumpkin seeds.

    When planning to carve your pumpkins, did you know you can make solar pumpkins?

    For that delightful pumpkin spice flavor, I have some easy recipes for you! These Two Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins were one of the first food posts I ever published! And due to so many requests, I modified it into an easy pumpkin bread!

    Table of contents

    • Why I love making this
    • Carving the pumpkin
    • Prepare the pumpkin seeds
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Instructions
    • Storage
    • FAQs
    • Other delicious pumpkin treats!

    Why I love making this

    • I enjoy salty and crunchy treats. This one is homemade!
    • This is a simple treat, and it's free! Many people throw the seeds out, but why not turn them into a delicious snack?
    • Memories. Making these seasoned seeds brings back memories of past years. It is always fun carving the pumpkins and making this snack.

    Carving the pumpkin

    Just a quick overview of how to carve a pumpkin.  Hold the stem, and use a sharp knife or the little carving tools you buy at stores just before Halloween.  Personally, those cheap carving tools work great for me!  Ensure you cut at an angle so the pumpkin lid can rest on the pumpkin and doesn't fall through.  Scrape the pumpkin flesh with a strong spoon to remove all the contents.  Sort and separate the seeds.   The stringy stuff should be removed, but leave some pumpkin 'goo' on the seeds.

    My little secret ... I started using my drill and an attachment to carve my pumpkins.  And I added a solar light so that the light would go on automatically each night.  Look at how I did that - How to make a solar carved pumpkin.

    Prepare the pumpkin seeds

    Scrape out those seeds from inside the pumpkins that you will be carving. Sort the seeds from the pumpkin guts in a bowl.

    But, wait for it, this is so important! Do NOT rinse the pumpkin seeds. Let me repeat: do NOT rinse the pumpkin goop off your pumpkin seeds. You must leave some of the pumpkin pulp and the stringy bits on the seeds. It makes making roasted pumpkin seeds so much easier.

    Use a paper towel to dab the seeds so they are a little dryer.  Just leave some pumpkin goop on the seeds, and it gives the salt something to stick to and gives the seeds flavor.

    Ingredients

    For this recipe, I used ½ lb pumpkin seeds.

    1 tablespoon coarse salt

    Non-stick spray

    The raw seeds with some pumpkin goop on them.
    The raw seeds with some pumpkin goop on them.

    Variations

    If you want to change the flavor, prepare as directed in the recipe. Then add ONE of the following (to taste):

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    • curry powder
    • garlic powder
    • chili powder
    • smoked paprika

    Are there any flavors your family loves that I haven't included?

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.

    Step 1
    Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.  Spray LOTS of baking spray on a jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with sides)

    Step 2
    Spread out your pumpkin seeds in a single layer.  Give the seeds a good spray with the baking spray.  Gently toss them around the sheet to ensure both sides are well covered.

    Pumpkin seeds with goop holds the salt.
    Pumpkin goop holds the salt.

    Step 3
    Add your course salt. I had some Kosher salt, which worked great. Use lots. I used about a heaping tablespoon worth. You need to use more than you think you should use.

    Adding salt.
    Adding salt to pumpkin seeds.

    Bake the seeds for about 10 minutes, then shake the pan to move the seeds around.  If they stick to the pan or parchment paper, give them a gentle stir.

    Bake for another 5 or 10 minutes until most of the seeds are light brown. Watch closely the last few minutes.

    They are nice and crunchy, salty, and, I'm sure, full of lots of fiber. So
    Enjoy your homemade roasted pumpkin seeds.

    Roasted pumpkin seeds.

    Storage

    Store seeds in an airtight container for about a week.

    FAQs

    Do pumpkin seeds need to be dry prior to roasting?

    I do dry them by dabbing them with a paper towel and letting them sit out for an hour or two (stirring occasionally). They roast faster this way.

    Can we just eat the seeds raw?

    The seeds would not be crunchy or flavorful. I don't think they'd be an enjoyable snack!

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    5 from 1 vote

    Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (traditional)

    The traditional way families have roasted pumpkin seeds.  Makes a nice crispy and salty snack. A great way to use up the seeds you scoop out of your halloween pumpkins.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 158Kcal
    Author: Susan Moncrieff

    Ingredients

    • ½ lb pumpkin seeds fresh pumpkin seeds
    • 1 tablespoon course salt
    • Cooking or baking spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Line baking sheet with parchment paper
    • Spray pumpkin seeds heavily with cooking spray
    • Sprinkle with coarse salt.
    • Bake 10 minutes, stir and bake approximately 10 minutes
    • Watch for a nice golden brown color and then pull out the seeds.

    Notes

    My family like the traditions flavor of just plain salt.
    Other spices you try to include:
    Adding some fresh pepper
    Adding ONE of curry powder, garlic powder, chili powder or smoked paprika
    Store in an airtight container at room temperature.   Eat within a few days.

    Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 158Kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 3mg
    Roasted pumpin seeds. Text says traditional roasted pumpkin seeds. A fun family activity.

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    1. Marla Woods

      October 18, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best pumpkin seed recipe... It's fool-proof and sooooo good!

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