Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Do not waste the seeds from pumpkins, they can be made into a healthy and delicious snack! Learn how to roast pumpkin seeds with this step by step guide.

📝 Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (177ºC).
2. 2Wash pumpkin seeds in a colander to remove the pulp and fibers. Thoroughly dry with a towel.
3. 3In a small bowl combine pumpkin seeds, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika (if using), and black pepper.
4. 4Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil. Evenly spread the seasoned pumpkin seeds on the sheet pan.
5. 5Bake until the seeds are toasted and crunchy, about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes for even toasting, and check for doneness with each stir by tasting a seed for crunchiness.
6. 6Transfer the roasted pumpkin seeds to a bowl to cool down.