Every year, we all end up with a pile of pumpkin seeds after carving our pumpkins and it’s a family favorite to enjoy pumpkins seeds. Some may like the classic salted, some prefer sweet and other might like spicy, we have something for everyone. Here are some reliable recipes sure to please the family plus some fun ways to enjoy these flavors. The only equipment that you need for these is a baking sheet or a cast iron pan for roasting the seeds.
1. Classic Salted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin seeds (cleaned and dried)
1 tablespoon olive oil, avocado oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Toss the pumpkin seeds with olive oil, avocado oil or melted butter and sea salt until evenly coated.
Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are golden and crispy.
Let them cool before enjoying.
2. Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin seeds (cleaned and dried)
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar (or brown sugar for a deeper flavor)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
Add the pumpkin seeds to the bowl and toss until they’re evenly coated with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are golden and smell amazing.
Let them cool and enjoy the sweet, crunchy treat.
3. Spicy Garlic Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin seeds (cleaned and dried)
1 tablespoon olive oil, avocado oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for your spice level)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix the oil or butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and sea salt.
Add the pumpkin seeds to the bowl and toss until they’re evenly coated with the spicy garlic mixture.
Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are golden and fragrant.
Let them cool before digging into the spicy, savory snack.
Enjoy your roasted pumpkin seeds in these three flavorful ways! Optionally, you can also mix your favorite with some trail mix or popcorn to enjoy a festive fall twist while you cuddle up for those Halloween movies. Don’t forget to share a photo of your creations with us on Instagram and tag us or use the hashtag #RoamRecipe.
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