Do you dump the pumpkin seeds every time you cook pumpkin? It’s time you stop discarding the pumpkin seeds as trash. Whether we are cooking pumpkin or using it during halloween, the thought of using the seeds never crosses our mind. These whole pumpkin seeds or pepitas are edible and rich in vitamin E and contain many nutrients as well. So, just nibbling on these delicious roasted pumpkin seeds will serve the dual purpose of granting you health benefits as well as tickling your taste buds. I am sure you would be wondering about how to make pumpkin seeds as a part of your healthy snacks list. The answer is easy, roast pumpkin seeds. Wondering how to roast pumpkin seeds? Read on about the best way to roast pumpkin seeds.
Once you slice open the pumpkin, you will have to extract the pumpkin seeds from the cavity. Get a big-sized bowl and fill it with warm water. Rub the pumpkin seeds gently in order to get rid of the pulp. Let the seeds be soaked in salt water overnight and let them dry.
Now that the seeds are clean and ready to be roasted, are you wondering how long to roast pumpkin seeds? For those who are clueless about how to oven roast pumpkin seeds, here’s all you need to know:
Set the temperature in the oven to 275 degrees F.
Place the pumpkin seeds on the pan and add a little olive oil.
As they are being roasted, stir them every five minutes.
Roasting process would be over by half an hour.
The simple salted roast pumpkin seeds recipe is ready!
You could dry roast pumpkin seeds also. Add it to your soup recipes or you can nibble on it as a snack.
Given below are some recipes for roasted pumpkin seeds.
Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Ingredients
2 tablespoon melted butter
Black pepper
A pinch of garlic salt
A pinch of cinnamon
A pinch of curry powder
1 cup of roasted pumpkin seeds
Procedure
Take a pan and pour butter on it.
Keep it on a low flame.
Add the pumpkin seeds in the pan and stir for 2 minutes.
Add the spices and salt as per your taste.
Toss it well and there you have your pumpkin seeds snack!
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – Sugary and Spicy
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
A pinch of nutmeg
A pinch of ground cardamom
2 tablespoons of melted butter
Chilly flakes
Procedure
Take butter, sugar and spices and add the seeds to it and toss.
Set the oven temperature to 300F.
Spread a non-stick foil over a baking sheet and spread the seeds on it.
Stir from time to time, till they turn golden brown.
Your pumpkin seeds are ready, start munching!
Read more on:
How to Cook Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds Nutrition
Now you know how to roast pumpkin seeds. Hope you liked the idea of roasting pumpkin seeds as snacks. So, next time you get a pumpkin, don’t throw the pumpkin seeds in the bin. Make good use of these nutritious pumpkin seeds!
