5 from 27 votes
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are prepared by cleaning raw pumpkin seeds, boiling them in salted water for tenderness, then seasoning with a bold blend of spices before baking to a crunchy, golden finish. This snack features a savory, mildly spicy flavor profile with hints of curry, chili, and cinnamon, perfect for a tasty and nutritious nibble that showcases freshly roasted texture and seasoning.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
401 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin seeds raw
- 2 teaspoons salt plus more for serving, fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Fill a medium saucepan with about 2 cups of water and stir in about 2 teaspoons salt. Place on medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- In the meantime, scoop the seeds from a fresh pumpkin and add them to a bowl filled with cold water. Stir them until they are clean and begin to float. Discard the bad or tiny ones.
- Add the cleaned seeds to the boiling water, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain them in a colander and discard and remaining pumpkin flesh attached to them.
- Scatter them onto clean dishcloths or paper towels and pat them VERY dry.
- After drying them well, transfer them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Add the oil, spices, and seasonings and toss well until combined and evenly coated. Spread them into one layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring them at least once or twice, until fragrant, crunchy, and golden around the edges, about 15 to 25 minutes, depending on how large the seeds are.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle immediately with more fine salt if desired, let them cool before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
(82%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Sodium
2347mg
(98%)
Potassium
558mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
364IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 2347mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 364IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.