It’s impossible for me to say “salt and pepper” without finishing it up with an “Ah, push it. Push it good.” Anyone else? No? Just me? Never mind then.
These really are good. Maybe not push-it-good, but good nonetheless.
I’ve roasted a few pumpkins so far this season and every time kept the seeds. I really just want to throw them away because they feel like a hassle but why do that when you can make something delicious with them?
Salt And Pepper Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
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Seeds from 1 large pumpkin
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1 Tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
Method:
- Clean and rinse the pumpkin seeds to remain any lingering pumpkin on them.
- Lay the seeds out and dry them on a paper towel
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
- Toss the seeds with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Lay the seeds out in a single layer on a baking pan
- Roast until the seeds are dry and crispy, about 50 minutes depending on how wet your seeds are.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before touching.
These are addictive on their own, but even better on a salad or mixed with popcorn for a savory snack.
I’ve never roasted pumpkin seeds before and I really want to do it this year if we ever get our act together and get a pumpkin!
before I even read the post I thought “womp womp womp womp womp womp WOMPWOMPWOMPWOMP”
push it real gooood.
also fyeah pumpkin seeds.
A trick I learned from a friend regarding how to bake pumpkin seeds:
boil the seeds first in salty water
It allows for the seeds to almost become infused with saltiness without later having to worry about salt sticking/falling off after you bake the seeds.
I love this tip! Next time I roast seeds, I’m totally trying this. Thanks!
Okay… this may sound absolutely ridiculous, but until a couple of weeks ago, I thought you were supposed to eat the WHOLE pumpkin seed. Shell and all. That’s the way I learned to do it! I could never understand why my tummy hurt so much afterward. Major, epic #fail
These look good. heh
I just eat the shell. It’s never bothered my stomach.
oh baby baby, baby baby…
These look so yummy! And a perfect, healthy snack 🙂
I can NEVER get pumpkin seeds right– I always seem to either burn them or undercook them. Sigh. I’ll have to try your recipe.
I just finished all of my pumpkin seeds (from 6 pumpkins!) and I want more now. Thaaanks.
Okay, forgive me, but do you eat the shell too? I remember buying a packet of jalapeno pumpkin seeds in the shell at UVA and eating it all, but are you meant to crack out the seed?!
I eat the shell.
These are highly addictive, but we seem to only eat them right after I make them…then I see them in pantry and can’t get rid of them. I do love them for the season though.
I better get carving so I can make pumpkin Seeds!!! These look great!!
I don’t make much pumpkin in my house, but I roast the seeds anytime I make squash. They work just as well. Next time, I’m trying this idea.
I’m with you on the salt and pepper (or should I say Salt’n’Peppa?)
For me the secret is to leave the pumpkin slime on. It gives great flavor! Copious amounts of salt! No problem sticking to that slime!
Yum! I have about 10 pumpkins sitting in my kitchen, waiting to be carved up… and I bought them all pretty much for the seeds.
I’d guess out of those ones you carved you have more seeds than you’ll know what to do with.
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Just finished making some pumpkin puree…Thank you so much for the help. Tomorrow I’m roasting the seeds. Thanksgiving needs to get here so I can eat pumpkin pie already. Going with an America’s Test Kitchen recipe and your puree recipe. Should be good. Cooking is the best!!!