Best Kickin Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

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PERFECT CRISPY TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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If pumpkin seeds are properly toasted they are wonderfully crunchy to eat, boiling the seeds in the stated amounts of water will create the best crunchy pumpkin seeds --- you will use 2 cups water to every 1/2 cup seeds and about 2 teaspoons of salt to every 2 cups water --- yield is only estimated it will depend on how much seeds you get from one medium pumpkin.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups seeds

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 medium pumpkin
water
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to middle position.
  • Cut open the pumpkin.
  • Use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin.
  • Separate the seeds from the stringy core.
  • Rinse the seeds under cold water.
  • In a small saucepan add in the seeds to the water and salt (the amount of water and salt you will need is listed in the heading) bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes (set timer to for this, and start timer when water is at a full boil).
  • Remove from heat and drain well.
  • Place on a paper towel and pat the seeds fairly dry (they do not have to be completely dry!).
  • Brush about 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a cookie/baking sheet.
  • Spread out the seeds onto the cookie/baking sheet in one layer.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until the seeds begin to brown.
  • When the seeds are browned to your liking then remove from oven and let the pan cool on a rack.
  • Sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Either crack open to remove the inner seed or eat whole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.8, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 0.1

TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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This is what you can do with all those seeds after the Jack O' Lantern is carved! Any seasoning will work in place of salt. Try Cajun!

Provided by ONEMINA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Spread the pumpkin seeds on a medium baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 874.9 mg

TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 12m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

Seeds from 1 large pumpkin, rinsed and dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Scatter pumpkin seeds onto a sheet pan in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Bake for about 7 minutes, until light brown and crispy.

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Here is an easy recipe for roasting fresh pumpkin seeds.

Provided by Rosemary

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ½ cups raw whole pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 12.5 mg

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Roasting pumpkin seeds is easier than it seems. Just hollow a pumpkin out, spice 'em and bake 'em for a fun snack. -Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Toss seeds with remaining ingredients; spread evenly into a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan., Bake 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase oven setting to 325°. Bake until dry and lightly browned, about 5 minutes., Serve warm or at room temperature. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KICKIN' TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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As that time approaches when you're carving your pumpkins, don't throw away those seeds - make them into a delicious (healthy) snack instead! Recipe from www.shewearsmanyhats.com

Provided by Jenni K

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 oz olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Once the innards are scraped from the pumpkin or squash, remove the seeds from the squishy, stringy stuff, rinse and spread out to dry.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • 3. In a bowl combine all ingredients until seeds are coated well.
  • 4. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake until toasted and slightly browned, about 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through. Watch carefully to avoid burning as all ovens vary on cook times. Remove from oven, and let cool before serving.

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