Toasted pumpkin seeds, with their nutty flavor and satisfying crunch, are an excellent snack to enjoy on their own or to add as a topping to salads, soups, and yogurt parfaits. Roasting pumpkin seeds is an easy process that can be done in the oven or on the stovetop. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation time, you can have a batch of delicious toasted pumpkin seeds ready to enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
This is what you can do with all those seeds after the Jack O' Lantern is carved! Any seasoning will work in place of salt. Try Cajun!
Provided by ONEMINA
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Spread the pumpkin seeds on a medium baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 874.9 mg
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SUGAR AND SPICE
This is a delicious unique variation of toasted pumpkin seeds. Easy to prepare and hard to mess up. Once you start eating them, you won't be able to stop!
Provided by Jani
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted. Larger seeds may take longer.
- In a large bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of white sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and sprinkle the remaining sugar over them. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts, about 45 seconds. Pour seeds into the bowl with the spiced sugar and stir until coated. Allow to cool before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 19.1 g
SAVORY TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Pumpkin seeds that are crunchy and full of fall flavor. Very popular.
Provided by CRYSTAL10
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Rinse the pumpkin seeds and pat dry. Place them in a bowl. Add the Worcestershire sauce, melted butter and seasoned salt; stir until evenly coated. Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until crisp, dry and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 87.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
MESA GRILL'S PUMPKIN SOUP WITH MEXICAN CINNAMON CREME FRAICHE AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SPINACH, PEAR AND PANCETTA SALAD
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and cook until soft. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain the stock into a clean medium saucepan and whisk in the pumpkin puree until smooth. Bring to a simmer and add the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, spices, honey and chipotle. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add water, if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/4 cup of the creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the remaining creme fraiche and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon until combined. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and garnish with the cinnamon creme fraiche and a handful of pumpkin seeds.
- For the Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad: Saute pancetta in skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings out. Add shallots and cook until soft. Add vinegar, mustard and thyme; whisk to blend. Add oil and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Combine spinach, pears, red onion and pancetta in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
ROASTED SQUASH WITH MINT AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Use butternut squash or a small, firm cooking pumpkin such as a sugar pumpkin for the best results.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories Appetizer Side Roast Thanksgiving Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Dinner Lunch Mint Squash Butternut Squash Fall Winter Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut squash into 1 1/2"-thick wedges, leaving skin on. Scrape off seeds and strings with a large spoon and discard. Coat wedges with 3 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay wedges cut side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, carefully turning halfway through, until golden brown on both sides, about 30 minutes.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, swirling pan often, until seeds are puffed and brown but still have a bit of green, 4-5 minutes. Transfer seeds to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt. DO AHEAD: Squash and toasted pumpkin seeds can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand separately at room temperature. Rewarm squash before serving.
- Transfer squash to a large platter and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle squash with torn mint leaves and toasted pumpkin seeds.
PEELED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH RADISH AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
With farm-fresh asparagus, no cooking is needed. If the stalks are fat, slice them lengthwise with a simple kitchen peeler; if they're skinny, just chop everything up fine. Add radishes, fresh herbs, pea tendrils (if available), toasted pumpkin seeds, and you have an easy, incredibly vibrant salad. Add Parmesan or cut-up hard-boiled eggs if you like. Finish with olive oil and lemon juice.
Provided by Jeff Schwarz And Greg Kessler
Categories dinner, lunch, quick
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Scatter seeds on a sheet pan and place in oven for 6 to 7 minutes or until light brown. Set aside to cool.
- Peel asparagus from just below the top of the stalk, creating long strips. Place the asparagus into a large bowl. Set aside the tops of the asparagus for garnish.
- Remove the stems and roots from the radishes. Slice into thin circles with a knife or mandoline. Place in the large bowl with the asparagus.
- To the asparagus and radish mixture, add the dill, parsley, chives, pea tendrils, lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, and toasted pumpkin seeds, adding salt and pepper to taste. Toss.
- Garnish with the reserved asparagus tops and chive flowers, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Use these seeds to garnish our Cauliflower Soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine seeds and oil on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt; toss to combine. Spread in a single layer. Toast until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
GREEN RICE WITH TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Fresh herbs and vegetables add flavor and color to this rice recipe that's ready in 40 minutes - a perfect side dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 8-inch skillet, heat pumpkin seeds and 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until seeds are lightly toasted. (Watch carefully-they can burn quickly.) Use slotted spoon to remove pumpkin seeds from pan and cool on paper towel-lined plate.
- In food processor or blender, puree cilantro, parsley, bell pepper, onion, garlic, chile, salt, cumin and water until smooth; set aside.
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat until hot. Add rice and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly translucent around edges. Add pureed liquid and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork and stir in pumpkin seeds. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SUGAR AND SPICE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted. Larger seeds may take longer.
- In a large bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of white sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and sprinkle the remaining sugar over them. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts, about 45 seconds. Pour seeds into the bowl with the spiced sugar and stir until coated. Allow to cool before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
CHIPOTLE TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Make and share this Chipotle Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toss the pumpkin seeds in oil and chipotle chili powder.
- Place them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in a preheated 400F oven until golden brown, about 10-20 minutes. They may start to pop and that is ok.
ROASTED SQUASH, MINT AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut squash into 1 1/2"-thick wedges, leaving skin on. Scrape off seeds and strings with a large spoon and discard. Peel and slice red onion into 1" wedges. Coat wedges with 3 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay wedges cut side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, carefully turning halfway through, until golden brown on both sides, about 30 minutes. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, swirling pan often, until seeds are puffed and brown but still have a bit of green, 4-5 minutes. Transfer seeds to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt. DO AHEAD: Squash and toasted pumpkin seeds can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand separately at room temperature. Rewarm squash before serving. Transfer squash to a large platter and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle squash with torn mint leaves and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Tips:
- Choose the right pumpkin: Look for pumpkins that are small to medium in size and have a deep orange color. Avoid pumpkins that have blemishes or soft spots.
- Clean the pumpkin seeds: Scoop out the seeds from the pumpkin and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Remove any remaining pulp or fibers.
- Dry the pumpkin seeds: Spread the pumpkin seeds on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another paper towel. Make sure the seeds are completely dry before roasting.
- Season the pumpkin seeds: In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds with your desired seasonings. Common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.
- Roast the pumpkin seeds: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the seasoned pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Stir the seeds occasionally during roasting to ensure even cooking.
- Cool the pumpkin seeds: Once the pumpkin seeds are roasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store the pumpkin seeds: Store the cooled pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Toasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to salads, yogurt, granola, and trail mix. With a variety of seasoning options, you can customize your pumpkin seeds to suit your taste preferences. So next time you have a pumpkin on hand, don't throw away the seeds! Roast them up and enjoy a healthy and satisfying snack.
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