Description
Make crispy roasted pumpkin seeds with this simple recipe. Perfect for a healthy snack or topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds (freshly scooped from a pumpkin)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Clean the pumpkin seeds by removing any pumpkin flesh and rinse them under cold water.
- Pat the seeds dry with a paper towel.
- Toss the seeds with olive oil, salt, and optional spices.
- Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Try adding smoked paprika or cayenne for extra flavor.
- Check seeds frequently to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted pumpkin seeds, healthy snack, pumpkin seed recipe