Description
A simple and delicious recipe for roasting fresh pumpkin seeds to crunchy perfection. These seasoned seeds make a healthy snack or topping for salads and soups, with customizable flavors like garlic, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
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Seeds
- 1 cup Fresh Pumpkin Seeds (Rinsed and dried thoroughly)
Seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For coating the seeds)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1-2 teaspoons Optional Seasonings (Such as garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for roasting the pumpkin seeds evenly.
- Prepare seeds: Scoop out approximately 1 cup of seeds from a fresh pumpkin.
- Rinse seeds: Rinse the pumpkin seeds under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer to clean off any pulp or residue.
- Dry seeds: Spread the rinsed seeds on a clean towel and let them dry thoroughly to ensure crispness during roasting.
- Season seeds: Transfer the dried seeds to a mixing bowl, drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, add 1 teaspoon salt and any optional seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper, then mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easy cleanup.
- Spread seeds: Arrange the seasoned seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet for even roasting.
- Roast seeds: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the seeds for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Cool seeds: Remove the roasted seeds from the oven and let them cool completely to achieve maximum crunchiness.
- Serve: Enjoy the roasted pumpkin seeds as a healthy snack or a crunchy topping for soups, salads, or other dishes.
Notes
- Make sure seeds are fully dried before roasting to achieve crispiness.
- Adjust salt and seasonings to your taste preference.
- Store cooled roasted seeds in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends for variety.
- Roasting time can vary slightly depending on oven performance; watch seeds closely to avoid burning.
