Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Description
This recipe for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds begins by coating raw, whole pumpkin seeds with melted butter seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. The seeds are spread in a single layer on a sheet pan prepared with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Roasting at 300°F for 45 minutes with occasional stirring promotes even browning without burning.
The low baking temperature and slow roasting create a crispy texture and mellow the garlic and pepper flavors into the seeds. Monitoring the color is important to achieve a golden brown finish that provides a pleasant crunch without bitterness.
This snack is well suited as a seasonal homemade treat from pumpkin season, offering a flavorful, protein-rich nibble. Proper storage in an airtight container maintains crispness for several days.
Stir seeds two to three times during baking to avoid uneven browning or burning. When selecting pumpkins for seed harvesting, choose ones that sound hollow when tapped for plentiful seeds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin seeds raw, whole seeds
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Place the pumpkin seeds, butter, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl; toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the seeds in a single layer on the pan. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until seeds are golden brown.
- Cool and serve, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Stir the pumpkin seeds two to three times during roasting to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Choose a pumpkin that sounds hollow when tapped to get a higher yield of seeds.
- Watch the seeds as they roast and aim for a golden brown color to achieve crispiness without bitterness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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