Description
Delicious Italian style roasted pumpkin seeds, perfect for a crunchy snack or topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- Seeds from 1 whole fresh pumpkin, fresh, raw
- Olive oil, enough to coat seeds (quantity as needed)
- 1 tablespoon (7g) Italian seasoning, dried
- 1 teaspoon (3g) granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (2g) paprika
- Sea salt or kosher salt, to taste
- White pepper or black pepper, to taste
- Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Scoop Pumpkin Seeds
- Step 2: Clean the Seeds
- Step 3: Boil the Seeds
- Step 4: Preheat the Oven
- Step 5: Drain and Season
- Step 6: Spread on Baking Sheet
- Step 7: Roast Until Golden
- Step 8: Cool and Store
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, away from direct sunlight.
- Refrigeration: For longer freshness, store seeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Refrigeration slows rancidity and preserves flavor and texture.
- Freezing: Wrap seeds tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, place in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
- If seeds are under-seasoned, taste after 10 minutes of baking and add salt or seasoning as preferred, then continue roasting.
- Stir seeds halfway through baking (approximately 10 minutes in) to ensure even roasting and browning.
- If seeds taste tough after roasting, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before roasting to improve crunchiness and texture.
- To avoid burnt seeds, closely monitor the seeds during the last 5 minutes of roasting, checking every 2 minutes.
- To prevent sticking, lightly coat the baking sheet with olive oil before spreading the seeds.
- Serve as a crunchy snack alongside sliced vegetables or fresh garden salad.
- Pair with roasted beet salad or creamy avocado dip for added texture.
- Add to pasta dishes like spaghetti aglio e olio for an Italian twist.
- Incorporate into homemade granola or sprinkle over quinoa bowls for extra crunch.
- Enhance flavor with a drizzle of balsamic reduction or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Optionally, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for richness after roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Not specified in source
- Sugar: Not specified in source
- Sodium: Not specified in source
- Fat: Not specified in source
- Saturated Fat: Not specified in source
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified in source
- Trans Fat: Not specified in source
- Carbohydrates: Not specified in source
- Fiber: Not specified in source
- Protein: Not specified in source
- Cholesterol: Not specified in source