How to make Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Roast Pumpkin Seeds are a tasty and healthy snack that you can easily make at home with the seeds from your Halloween pumpkin.  I’ve always wanted to try roasting pumpkin seeds, but somehow I’ve never quite got round to it.  If you have been thinking about it but didn’t know how to start then follow these easy steps.

Roast Pumpkin seeds don’t just make a great snack,  they also contain omega 3, omega 6, fatty acids, antioxidants and fibre and they are said to help reduce cholesterol, always a bonus!

Remove the seeds from your pumpkin

I was going to roast my pumpkin so cut it in half, but you can scoop them out from a hole in the top if you are planning on making a lantern.  You then need to separate the seeds from the strings.  I found the easiest way to do this was to remove the largest bits of strings then put it all in a bowl of cold water.  The seeds will float to the top and you can scoop them off with a slotted spoon.  You may need to dig about in the stringy pulp to get all the seeds out but it doesn’t take long. 

Prepare to roast

Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil put the seeds onto the tray, add olive oil and a seasoning of your choice and mix together then spread out evenly and place in the oven. 

Turn the Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Keep a close watch on your pumpkin seeds and turn with a spatula to make sure they are evenly roasted, then once they are golden brown, leave to cool, then serve. 

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Roast Pumpkin Seeds

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How to make Roast Pumpkin Seeds using the seeds from your Halloween Pumpkin! 

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Snack

Cuisine British

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 100 grams raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Pre heat the oven to 160C
• Remove the pumpkin seeds from the pulp (strings)
• Place the seeds on a foil-lined baking sheet, add the olive oil, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
• Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, then check them and move around with a spatula to make sure they brown evenly. Return to oven for another 5-10 minutes.
• Check the pumpkin seeds and once golden brown, remove from the oven and leave to cool, then serve. 

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Notes

Try different flavourings like lemon pepper, chilli, paprika, lemon zest or even honey.  Try your favourite flavours. 

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