Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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This oven roasted pumpkin seeds recipe is a perfectly addicting snack.  They’re salty, a bit smokey, and not to mention a healthy alternative to other afternoon snacks!  

This time of year, pumpkin seeds seem to be in abundance! From carving jack-o-lanterns to making pumpkin pies, we’re all cutting into those big, orange gourds at some point in the season. Rather than trashing the insides, set aside any seeds you pull out for roasting.  It takes hardly any effort to create a very satisfying treat.

Tips for Drying Fresh Pumpkin Seeds

After removing your seeds from the pumpkin, they’ll need to be dried out before they can be roasted.  Here are a few tips to make sure they’re ready for the oven:

• Give them a good rinse: chances are, each seed won’t come out completely clean.  Put your seeds in a colander or sieve and rinse them really well to get any pumpkin goo off. 
• Spread them out on a towel or paper towel: place a towel on a baking tray and spread the seeds in an even layer. The towel will help absorb any extra moisture!
• Give them some time: Rather than extra time in the oven, let the pumpkin seeds sit on the towel for a few hours, or preferably overnight.  Make sure you give them a little stir every few hours though so they don’t stick to the towel!

Recipe Details

Once the seeds are dried out, the rest of this recipe whips up quickly!  To start this recipe, first mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Transfer the seasoned pumpkin seeds to a baking sheet and bake them for about a half an hour.  

Let the pumpkin seeds cool completely cool on the tray before you begin snacking. Once cooled, transfer the oven roasted pumpkin seeds into an airtight container and they’ll last for days, if they make it that long.  

Looking for other autumnal snacks? Be sure to check out these other recipes:

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Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: Baked Cuisine: American Courses: Snacks

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 15 mins Total Time 50 mins

Cooking Temp: 325  F Servings: 8

Best Season: Fall

Dietary:

D Dairy Free G Gluten Free N Nut Free V Vegan V Vegetarian

Description

This oven roasted pumpkin seeds recipe is made with salty, smoky, garlicky spices for a truly addictive snack to enjoy during pumpkin season.

Ingredients

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• 2 cup fresh pumpkin seeds, dried (see recipe details for drying tips)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325° F and set out a large baking tray.

2. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin seeds, olive oil, salt, paprika, garlic, and oregano.  Mix until the herbs and spices have evenly coated the pumpkin seeds.

3. Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a large baking sheet.

4. Bake the pumpkin seeds for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

5. Let the pumpkin seeds cool entirely and then transfer to an air-tight container.