Nothing says “Fall” more than pumpkin! We love decorating for fall with pumpkin decor and it’s also one of our favorite seasonal vegetables to eat, especially the seeds! Well technically it’s a fruit but you know what we mean. Carving jack-o-lanterns is a childhood right of passage, but how many kids actually like the taste of pumpkin seeds? For children, the fun lies in scooping out the “guts” of the pumpkin. For adults, however, the taste of Roasted Pumpkin Seeds signals the arrival of Fall.
Now when we cook with pumpkins, we save the seeds and roast them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can get even fancier with the seasonings if you wish, such as sweet, savory, or spicy combinations, but roasting them with just salt and pepper allows the true flavor of the seeds to shine through. This simple recipe is our favorite taste!
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a great snack when you are craving a little bit of salt and a lot of crunch. Plus, they are full of antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats. They have anti-inflammatory benefits and contain magnesium, potassium and calcium. It doesn’t get much heart-healthier than that!
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So remember, next time you’re carving pumpkins for Halloween or cooking with pumpkins, don’t throw away the seeds! Use this easy recipe to create a delicious snack full of fall flavors.
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 1-2 whole pumpkins
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Wash pumpkins to remove any excess dirt. Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and scoop out all of the seeds with a spoon.
- Add all of the seeds to a large bowl and fill with water. The seeds will float to the top of the bowl of water.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. With your hands remove the seeds and rinse to remove any excess pumpkin flesh. Place on the baking sheet and pat dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the seeds for 30-45 minutes until the seeds have dried out and have started to brown.
Notes
The servings vary on how many pumpkins you use and how many seeds they contain.
