Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Description
This recipe for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds begins by rinsing and drying seeds from a fresh pumpkin, removing any pulp. Leaving the seeds out overnight to dry further reduces moisture, which is essential for crisp roasting. Tossing them with olive oil and salt seasons the seeds and helps develop a golden crust.
Slow roasting at 300°F for 35 to 45 minutes with stirring every 15 minutes allows the seeds to toast evenly, achieving a balanced crispness without burning. Optionally, adding cayenne pepper before roasting provides a spicy variation.
These roasted seeds make a crunchy snack or salad topping, using simple seasoning and minimal ingredients. Freshly roasted pumpkin seeds deliver both texture and a toasty nutty flavor.
The notes advise storing leftover seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or freezing for up to three months to preserve freshness and crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin seeds from 1 pumpkin), cleaned and dried, raw
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- salt , sea salt, seasoned salt, or garlic salt
- cayenne pepper , optional, for spicy pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Clean and dry seeds: Remove seeds from pumpkin. Rinse well in a colander, cleaning off any of the orange pumpkin pulp, and pat dry. Spread seeds out on a baking sheet and allow them to sit out overnight to dry.
- Roast: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Drizzle dry pumpkin seeds with olive oil and salt. Bake for 35-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden.
Notes
- Store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze seeds in a freezer-safe container for up to three months without loss of quality.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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