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How to Clean Pumpkin Seeds and Roast Them, Too!

Don't let those delicious little pumpkin seeds go to waste. Turn them into a healthy snack! We will walk you through how to clean pumpkin seeds and eat them, too!
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Course: snacks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 38.01kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 1 large pumpkin seeds only
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Clean pumpkin - Remove the top of the pumpkin using a sharp knife and by cutting around the stem. Use a spoon to scrape the pulp and seeds out of the inside of the pumpkin. Toss the pulp and seeds into a bowl.
  • Preheat oven - Preheat to 350 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  • Clean seeds - Separate the pulp from the seeds. In order to rinse the seeds thoroughly, put the seeds in a colander and rinse with cold water.
  • Prepare seeds - Spread the seeds in an even single layer onto the prepared pan. Dry pumpkin seeds by pressing paper towels over them to dab most of the water off.
  • Add seasoning - Drizzle melted butter (or olive oil) over the top and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake - Bake in the preheated for 24 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven and enjoy immediately!

Notes

Instead of butter or oil and salt, try these variations!
  • Add cayenne pepper to spice them up!
  • Garlic powder, garlic salt or minced garlic add a delicious flavor and create the perfect savory pumpkin seeds.
  • Throw a mixture of brown sugar and butter together for sweet pumpkin seeds! Maple syrup and honey can provide sweetness, as well.
  • Seasoning salt adds a nice touch of additional flavor.
  • Chili powder and/or black pepper will provide a unique zingy touch.
  • Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice over the tops before roasting.
  • Instead of olive oil, use sesame oil, coconut oil or avocado oil for a different flavor.
  • Add curry powder for an extra flair!
  • Soy sauce or worcestershire sauce will add a salty touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 38.01kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.19g | Fat: 3.85g | Saturated Fat: 2.44g | Cholesterol: 10.17mg | Sodium: 79.07mg | Fiber: 0.23g | Sugar: 0.43g
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