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Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Author Laurie Bennett

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cleaned, raw whole pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil

SEASONINGS

    Zesty

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • pinch of cayenne
    • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

    BBQ

    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon chile powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • pinch of cayenne

    Cheesy

    • 2 teaspoons grated parmesan
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • pinch of cayenne

    Cinnamon Sugar

    • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    Sesame

    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil instead of the olive oil above
    • 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
    • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
    • pinch of cayenne

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375. Brin 4 cups of water, plus the seeds and tablespoon salt, to a boil in a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, then pat dry with paper towels.
    • Toss the seeds with the olive oil and remaining salt. Spread into a single layer onto a greased and foil-lined baking sheet.
    • Roast 10-12 minutes or until golden. Toss with seasonings (listed below) and roast for 5 more minutes.