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.
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?
I love roasted pumpkin seeds. This is my kind of snacks. Great for kids as well as it is healthy.
ReplyDeleteI just like them with a bit of salt... they have fab flavour without any extras.
ReplyDeleteDo this every year !!
ReplyDeleteYummo! I love roasted pumpkin seeds, they are great to keep on hand especially in the Fall.
ReplyDeleteWe made these this year and they are delicious. I did not use olive oil though. I will try that next time.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI love pumpkin seeds. I will have to make this. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves to make roasted pumpkin seeds!😊
ReplyDeletePumpmkin seeds are very good for you! High source of zinc and packed with oxidants. I love snacking on them :)
ReplyDeleteRoasted pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite snacks. I think the thing I like best is how easy they are to make!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I've never much cared for pumpkin seeds, but I've never had them cinnamon-sugar-flavored, either! I would try those!
ReplyDeleteI love roasting pumpkin seeds. Our favorite is either sugar and cinnamon or Lawry's Season Salt.
ReplyDeleteI am so stuck on the traditional salted that I can't even try other flavors. I love these so much!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves pumpkin seeds. Too salty for me!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try pumpkin seeds! I think it would make the house smell great.
ReplyDeleteYum! One of my favorite things.I love roasting them too and will try it your way.
ReplyDeleteI made roasted pumpkin seeds this year and they turned out so great. I just salted them, but garlic salt sounds like a great option.
ReplyDeletePumpkin seeds are delicious. I've never roasted them myself, but I'd like to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteWe used to always make these on Halloween when the kids were little. I so now want to make them now!
ReplyDeleteI love roasted pumpkin seeds so much, what a great snack!
ReplyDeleteI haven't done these in a LONG time. Thanks for the reminder... and the how to!
ReplyDeleteI heard that not only this is yummy but oh so healthy too!
ReplyDeleteI didn't get a pumpkin to get seeds from this year. I wish I had though because they are such a yummy snack.
ReplyDeleteMy husband would love this. He loves roasted pumpkin seeds.
ReplyDeleteI love pumpkin seeds and tried some with Cayenne pepper. I burnt it all!
ReplyDeleteRoasted pumpkin seeds are always such a treat this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't roast seeds this year. :( I missed them too, they're def. a fave.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried pumpkin seeds before. But these tips has made them less scary for me.
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