Saturday, November 1, 2014

Snacktastic Saturday: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Everyone that knows me, knows that I love anything pumpkin. I always pick up all the "limited edition" pumpkin flavored foods at the store (yogurt & bagels are my favorites) & I've even tried pasta in a Pumpkin Cream Sauce before. But nothing, absolutely nothing, compares to the taste of a real pumpkin. But of course if I'm going to roast the sweet flesh, you can bet I'm going to roast the seeds too. 


Some people go on & on about how labor intensive roasting pumpkin seeds can be. But it's really cleaning the guts off the seeds that takes the most time. But after I don't know how many times of roasting pumpkin seeds, I've finally discovered an easy way. 

Pull off any big pieces of the pumpkin guts that you can. 
Place seeds in a large bowl of warm water & a majority of the remaining guts should slide off the seeds. (It's ok if a bit remains.)
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil & gently boil the seeds for 5-10 min. This will not only parboil the seeds, but will also remove any remaining guts.
Scoop the seeds from the boiling water with a slotted spoon, (they will rise to the top of the water) & place on a clean kitchen towel to dry slightly. 
Place seeds on a baking pan (I use a Silpat mat also, although not necessary) & drizzle with a bit of olive oil before sprinkling with desired seasonings.  (Cinnamon sugar, sea salt & garlic salt are my favorites so far.)
Roast for 10-15 min., remove from the oven & sprinkle with just a bit of extra seasoning. 

These pumpkin seeds will keep for a few days when stored in an airtight container. if they last that long. 

What flavors are you going to try?

30 comments:

  1. I love roasted pumpkin seeds. This is my kind of snacks. Great for kids as well as it is healthy.

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  2. I just like them with a bit of salt... they have fab flavour without any extras.

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  3. Yummo! I love roasted pumpkin seeds, they are great to keep on hand especially in the Fall.

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  4. We made these this year and they are delicious. I did not use olive oil though. I will try that next time.

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  5. I have wondered if you can actually eat the pumpkin seeds. It's great to get a recipe so I can try to do them myself.

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  6. I love pumpkin seeds. I will have to make this. thanks for sharing!

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  7. My husband loves to make roasted pumpkin seeds!😊

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  8. Pumpmkin seeds are very good for you! High source of zinc and packed with oxidants. I love snacking on them :)

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  9. Roasted pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite snacks. I think the thing I like best is how easy they are to make!

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  10. I almost saved the seeds from our pumpkin carving. I don't know if this project is for me, but I'll gladly eat pumpkin seeds!

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  11. Hmmm...I've never much cared for pumpkin seeds, but I've never had them cinnamon-sugar-flavored, either! I would try those!

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  12. I love roasting pumpkin seeds. Our favorite is either sugar and cinnamon or Lawry's Season Salt.

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  13. I am so stuck on the traditional salted that I can't even try other flavors. I love these so much!

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  14. I just put the seeds and hanging guts in a colander and rinse. It separates pretty easy. My cousin has a pumpkin patch so I get a lot of pumpkins to can, carve, and do roasted seeds for gifts. Fun and tasty!

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  15. My husband loves pumpkin seeds. Too salty for me!!

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  16. I would love to try pumpkin seeds! I think it would make the house smell great.

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  17. Yum! One of my favorite things.I love roasting them too and will try it your way.

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  18. I made roasted pumpkin seeds this year and they turned out so great. I just salted them, but garlic salt sounds like a great option.

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  19. Pumpkin seeds are delicious. I've never roasted them myself, but I'd like to give it a try.

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  20. We used to always make these on Halloween when the kids were little. I so now want to make them now!

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  21. I love roasted pumpkin seeds so much, what a great snack!

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  22. I haven't done these in a LONG time. Thanks for the reminder... and the how to!

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  23. I heard that not only this is yummy but oh so healthy too!

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  24. I didn't get a pumpkin to get seeds from this year. I wish I had though because they are such a yummy snack.

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  25. My husband would love this. He loves roasted pumpkin seeds.

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  26. I love pumpkin seeds and tried some with Cayenne pepper. I burnt it all!

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  27. Roasted pumpkin seeds are always such a treat this time of the year.

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  28. We didn't roast seeds this year. :( I missed them too, they're def. a fave.

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  29. I have never tried pumpkin seeds before. But these tips has made them less scary for me.

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