These Are Your Mama’s Pumpkin Seeds

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I’ve never been a fan of pumpkin carving. I think I did it once and that was at a friend’s birthday party in second grade. All the pumpkin innards are gross, and I am way too klutzy to be trusted with a large knife—Lord help me if I ever do become a chef.

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Regardless, I found myself with all these pumpkin seeds to roast on Saturday. Instantly, I knew I wanted to try Mama Pea’s recipe for salt n’ vinegar pumpkin seeds. As big as my sweet tooth is, I really love salty and sour flavors, so these were screaming my name.

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They were so simple, too! The only change I made was using white vinegar instead of balsamic.

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My goodness. These are worse than Pringles and Frito Lays put together: Once you start snacking, you can’t stop. They’re perfectly sweet and sour. If you ever wonder what to do with pumpkin seeds, look no further than this recipe.

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8 Responses to These Are Your Mama’s Pumpkin Seeds
  1. Sommer @ A Spicy Perspective
    November 2, 2010 | 10:14 am

    More addictive than pringles??? I have to try this!

  2. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
    November 2, 2010 | 11:42 am

    I feel like I never quite get roasted pumpkin seeds right– they’re either over or under done. But these look worthy of giving it another go 🙂

  3. Mama Pea
    November 2, 2010 | 5:22 pm

    Thanks Evan! I may pick up some raw seeds at the store today so I can make a batch again. They are so good!

  4. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
    November 2, 2010 | 6:28 pm

    I made pumpkin seeds last year w/ the pumpkin i carved and I admit, I was not really that into them. They were “okay” but not over the top.

    The problem is that the seasonings I used…they didnt really stick to the seeds and so the seeds were bland. I need to try vinegar first, that could totally solve my problems.

    Glad you loved your seeds!

  5. Errign
    November 2, 2010 | 8:33 pm

    I love pumpkin seeds and was totally intrigued by Mama Pea’s recipe but I didn’t get a pumpkin..think I will try it out with one of the squashes sitting on my counter!

  6. Susi
    November 2, 2010 | 10:14 pm

    My teenage daughter is a salt and vinegar chip fanatic and this sounds right up her ally! I’m so bookmarking this to make for her :o) Thanks for sharing!

  7. Madeline - Greens and Jeans
    November 2, 2010 | 10:55 pm

    Things I love- salt and pepper chips AND pumpkin seeds. Now I just need to find me a pumpkin…

  8. Foodin New England
    November 3, 2010 | 7:06 pm

    MMM a new flavor!! I made cinnamon sugar ones a couple weeks ago. These sound great 🙂