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Roasting Pumpkin Seeds in Oven
The secret to the BEST ever roasted pumpkin seeds is to brine them first. They come out perfectly seasoned and extra crispy, just the way they should be. This is the ultimate method for roasting pumpkin seeds!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 cup
Calories: 1425 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin seeds from 1-2 large jack-o-lanterns
- 2 quarts water plus more for removing pulp
- 4 tablespoons salt plus more for seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
Notes
- The brining process does two things. It allows the seeds to absorb the salt, and also draws out some of their natural moisture. This results in a seed that's seasoned from the inside out, and produces a crispier, crunchier texture.
- **Certain seasonings such as garlic powder and onion powder can burn in the oven, so they're best used in the last 5 minutes of roasting, or tossed with the seeds when they come out of the oven.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
1425kcal
(71%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
70g
(140%)
Fat
124g
(191%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
48g
Monounsaturated Fat
43g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
28605mg
(1192%)
Potassium
1866mg
(53%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
19IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
197mg
(20%)
Iron
19mg
(106%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1425
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 1425kcal | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 124g | 191% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 48g | 282% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 43g | 215% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 28605mg | 1192% |
| Potassium | 1866mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 19mg | 106% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.