Crunchy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – don’t know what to do with the seeds after you carve that pumpkin? Create a healthy crunchy snack with the seeds. Easy and delish!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

I am sure this year you might be buying a few pumpkins to carve. Kids love the tradition of having parents making jack-o-lanterns for Halloween.

Stick a candle in the middle and watch the face glow at dark. The big question is: Once you hollow the pumpkin out, what do you do with the seeds?

Do you throw them out? I say NAY!! They make a really crunchy and delicious snack for kids and adults.

On Monday my husband came home holding this huge pumpkin. My girl’s eyes lit up and instantly starting thinking of a great spooky design.

Of course mommy blogger instead of helping them carve the pumpkin, I went on Periscope and broadcasted the whole process.

During the broadcast, I asked the viewers what ideas they had to do with the seeds. One lady told me to just bake them with salt.

I listened to her and that’s exactly what I did. The only difference is that I soaked them in salted water overnight. The results are amazing!

They are tasty, crunchy and salty. My husband adds them on top of salads and I just like to snack on them just like nuts.

Now that I know these Roasted Pumpkin Seeds taste amazing, I told my husband to buy some more pumpkins so we have a steady supply of snacks at home.

My daughter even took some in her lunchbox. Check out our spooky pumpkins – My husband didn’t do a bad job.

The great thing about these Roasted Pumpkin Seeds is that you can flavor them in any way you’d like. Make them spicy, sweet, savory, etc.

I honestly love the real flavor of the seeds so salt for me is enough.

I hope you can try these delicious Roasted Pumpkin Seeds at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - don't know what to do with the seeds after you carve that pumpkin? Create a a healthy crunchy snack with the seeds. Easy and delish!

Course: Snack

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 120 kcal

Author: Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pumpkin Seeds from 1 Large Pumpkin approx.
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper - optional to taste

Instructions

1. Clean your seeds and rinse them with water
2. Place them in a bowl covered with water and 1 Teaspoon of salt overnight
3. The next day, drain your seeds and dry them up with a paper towel
4. Preheat oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
5. Place them in a bowl and add the olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix
6. Place seeds in a sheet pan in one layer
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Mix them every 10 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Amount Per Serving (0.25 cup)

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 1mg 0%

Potassium 129mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin C 0.4%

Calcium 0.7%

Iron 7.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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