It’s squash season, and everyone seems to gravitate towards pumpkins at this time of year… But on top of making delicious No Bake Pumpkin Pie, Maple Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins, cakes, soups, Pumpkin Smoothie Pancakes, even Pumpkin Peanut Butter Ice Cream! Don’t forget about the delicious seeds! But you might wonder How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds? This is for you!
Did you know that pumpkin seeds (sometimes called “pepitas”) are packed with nutrients, vitamins and essential minerals, like zinc, potassium and magnesium?
Of course, in order to get maximum benefits, it’s better to eat them raw (without the white shell), but you can also toast them quickly in the oven with some spices for a delicious healthy snack that everyone will love. And it’s free when you already have the pumpkin! No waste!
Here’s a super simple recipe I made recently that disappeared faster than you can say it…
Enjoy!
For more pumpkin recipes, check out these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, or the pumpkin index.
Roasted spicy pumpkin seeds
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds from a small pumpkin all pulp removed, but no need to wash them
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- a pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Mix the fresh pumpkin seeds in a bowl with the oil and spices.
- Spread the seeds evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in oven at 375 F for 15-18 minutes.
- Remove from oven and wait 10 minutes before eating.
- **Even if they don't look really roasted, resist the urge to roast them longer or you risk burning the seed inside.**
Notes
I haven’t had roasted pumpkin seeds since my mom used to make them when I was a kid. If I get around to buying pumpkins this year I’m definitely going to have to make them!
I couldn’t remember the last time I had any, and I had never actually made any myself, but now that I know how easy it is, and delicious, I want more! 🙂
One of my favorite ways to have pumpkin seeds… I had to stop myself from reaching into my computer screen! Fantastic pictures!!! Great post! Thanks for shairng 🙂
hahaha that’s great! 🙂
These look absolutely delectable! Such a great idea for an easy snack to have handy this time or year.
Thanks!
I’m notorious for overcooking pumpkin seeds. I always forget that the outside shell doesn’t really change in colour, and then I end up burning the seed inside. These look great Gabby 🙂
LOL yup, I’ve done that too… 😉
If you put a giant party sized bowl of these seeds in front of me – I’d have the whole thing gone in minutes! Looks dangerously delicious!
hehe the crunch is so satisfying!
Yum! I’m always up for a good pumpkin seed roast and this recipe is right up my alley. Pinned for future reference — thanks so much for sharing, Gabby!
Oh yes! it’s a classic!
🙂 should try some this 🙂