Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
Choose your seasoning blend:
Classic:
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sweet & Spicy:
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
Savory Ranch:
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Clean pumpkin seeds, removing all pulp.
- Rinse seeds thoroughly in colander.
- Pat seeds completely dry with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Toss dried seeds with olive oil and chosen seasonings.
- Spread seeds in single layer on baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Watch closely in final minutes to prevent burning.
- Seeds should be golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool completely on baking sheet.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Store in airtight container.
Crunch into these Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and savor the perfect balance of nutty flavor and seasonal spice! Each seed delivers a satisfying crackle that gives way to a tender interior, making them impossibly addictive. Whether you’re carving pumpkins or just craving a healthy snack, these toasted treasures prove that sometimes the best treats are hiding right inside your jack-o’-lantern. So rescue those seeds, grab your seasonings, and get ready to transform pumpkin innards into snacking gold!
