Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Description
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds begin with scooping seeds from pumpkins and separating them from stringy pulp. The seeds are then boiled in salted water, which helps season them and further removes any leftover pumpkin debris. Patting the seeds completely dry before roasting is essential to achieving a crispy texture. Coated lightly with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with salt, the seeds are spread out on a baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
Baking at 300°F for 30 to 40 minutes with stirring every 15 minutes allows the seeds to dry out and toast evenly without burning. The result is a snack with a nutty flavor and a crisp bite, suitable for eating on its own or as a garnish for salads and soups.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds from 1 large or 2-3 small sugar pumpkins
- 4 cups water
- 1 Tbsp salt plus more for sprinkling, fine sea salt
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Remove the top of the pumpkin, cutting into it at an angle towards the stem. Use a large metal spoon to scrape out the seeds.
- Submerge the seeds in water and pick out the strings and pumpkin debris, then drain.
- In a large saucepan, add 4 cups water and 1 Tbsp salt. Add the pumpkin seeds, bring to a boil, and continue boiling for 10 minutes then drain and thoroughly pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil. Add the pumpkin seeds and stir to coat in oil. Spread the seeds in a single layer and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake at 300°F for 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of your seeds, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven when they are barely golden and have reached your desired crispness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people (makes 1 1/2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 2g | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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