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How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

After you've carved the perfect Jack-o-Lantern, it's time to roast pumpkin seeds for a special snack! 


Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to roast pumpkin seeds
Servings: 6
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt or other seasonings

Instructions

  • Cut open the pumpkin and scoop the seeds out.
  • Make sure you rinse and dry the seeds well.
  • The key to having crispy roasted pumpkin seeds is to make sure the seeds are dry to begin with.
  • Spread the seeds out on a baking tray, coat with the oil or butter and sprinkle with the salt or other seasonings.
  • Roast at 400 degrees stirring once or twice until crispy; about 30 to 40 minutes.

Notes

  • You can substitute the vegetable oil with butter.
  • Other seasonings you can use are chili powder, curry powder or seasoned popcorn salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 76mg | Fiber: 3g