Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

from jessicagavin.com
Snack
25 min
12 servings
53 kcal / serving

Do not waste the seeds from pumpkins, they can be made into a healthy and delicious snack! Learn how to roast pumpkin seeds with this step by step guide.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cupraw pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoonpaprika (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoonblack pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (177ºC).

  2. 2

    Wash pumpkin seeds in a colander to remove the pulp and fibers. Thoroughly dry with a towel.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl combine pumpkin seeds, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika (if using), and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil. Evenly spread the seasoned pumpkin seeds on the sheet pan.

  5. 5

    Bake until the seeds are toasted and crunchy, about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes for even toasting, and check for doneness with each stir by tasting a seed for crunchiness.

  6. 6

    Transfer the roasted pumpkin seeds to a bowl to cool down.