Crunchy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Printable Version)
Crunchy, savory roasted pumpkin seeds with customizable flavors for a satisfying snack or topping.
# What You Need:
→ Seeds
01 - 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds
→ Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
03 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Set oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Rinse fresh pumpkin seeds thoroughly to remove pulp, then pat dry with a clean towel.
03 - In a medium bowl, mix pumpkin seeds with olive oil or melted butter, sea salt, and chosen spices until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the seeds evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until seeds turn golden and crisp.
06 - Remove the seeds from the oven and allow them to cool completely before serving or storing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Turns what most people throw away into something you'll crave all week.
- Ready in half an hour and you can flavor them however you like.
- Cheaper and fresher than any store-bought version.
02 -
- Wet seeds will never get crunchy, so dry them thoroughly before tossing.
- If they taste chewy after cooling, put them back in the oven for five more minutes.
03 -
- Taste a seed after 20 minutes, they can go from perfect to burnt fast.
- Stir gently so you don't knock off all the seasoning.