Italian Style Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Fresh Pumpkins have arrived and it's fall! Woo Hoo! Here is my favorite snack during the season. Italian Style Roasted pumpkin seeds! These are so addicting! I love pumpkin seeds but these have an addicting flavor!
Give them a try. These Italian style pumpkin seeds are so easy to make and a very healthy snack. The seasoning on these homemade pumpkin seeds is a light garlic flavor with just the right amount of salt. Scroll down to the bottom for the recipe.
Getting Ready for Fall!
I just love fall for so many things.
Sweater weather, boots, pretty colorful leaves, and pumpkin recipes!
This is a must make every year, my family loves these Italian Style Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!
What To Do With Pumpkin Seeds
If you are looking for an easy recipe on how to roast pumpkin seeds, look no further.
These step by step instructions will give you the tastiest pumpkin seeds roasted ever!
They are so totally addicting you will make them every year and these are so economical and seriously easy to make!
Seasoned or Plain
You can easily make these with nothing else but salt on them.
These are all dressed up Italian style.
Pumpkin seeds are such a healthy alternative to other snacks.
I really love my pumpkin seeds roasted and spicy.
Roasting raw pumpkin seeds have many health benefits which I will describe in this post.
Boiling them first or not?
The one thing about pumpkin seeds that isn't my favorite thing on them is the slick insides.
The slippery pulp of a pumpkin is hard to get through, boiling them makes them all clean and soft, plus makes the seasoning stick better.
If you skip this method, you still should soak the seeds in warm water with salt before roasting the seeds.
Then you can spread them on a cookie sheet, salt lightly bake at 400 degree oven and that's a quick version.
Halloween
Did you just finished carving that pumpkin for Halloween?
Don't miss the chance of making your own roasted pumpkin seeds, they are a total treat and the kids love them too.
I even use them roasted for the cookies I make at Halloween called Pistachio Witch finger Cookies, they make the perfect finger nails!
I love Halloween Ideas for a party you can find other great fun foods here for all your party needs.
Don't forget to use that sugar pie pumpkin for roasting puree, it's perfect for cookies, pies and more!
Storing
After roasting these Italian style pumpkin seeds, I like to store mine in a clean mason jar.
You can also use old mayonnaise jars, I save through the year.
Other Seeds and Tips
You can also roast butternut squash, spaghetti squash, and acorn squash seeds.
Just use the same methods below
If the seeds are smaller than that of pumpkin seeds, then you will want to roast them for a shorter amount of time.
You’ll want to make sure that the inside isn’t burning.
Keep Checking While Roasting
Check the seeds when baking and test them for crispy and being done the way you like them.
If not crispy yet, roast for longer.
Sugar pie pumpkins are my favorite pumpkins for this recipe, they make the crispiest seeds.
Plus, you can roast sugar pie pumpkins and use the flesh for my delicious pumpkin pie
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Health Benefits
Pumpkin seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which have benefits to the skin, hair, and nails.
The healthy fat in pumpkin seeds is believed to improve artery, cholesterol, and brain health.
Pumpkin seeds are also a great source of minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, protein, and iron.
There is more zinc in these seeds, by eating the whole pumpkin seed including the shell.
Beneath the first part of the shell is a rich layer of minerals.
Boiling the seeds first make the shells easier to digest.
Would you like some pumpkin recipes see below links:
SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN PUREE
Pumpkin Pistachio Biscotti
Pumpkin Whip Dip Recipe
Glazed Pumpkin Spiced Breakfast Scones
Pumpkin Spice Rum Cookies
Pumpkin Mini Turnovers
Baked Mini Pumpkin Donuts
French Pumpkin Mini Muffin Puffs
Italian Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
Pumpkin Soup
Tex Mex Pumpkin Corn Muffins
Pumpkin and Sausage Bow Tie Pasta
Pumpkin Rum Shortcake with Caramel
Pumpkin Drop Cookies
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Crockpot Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Amaretto Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Roasted Pumpkin Puree
Savory Pumpkin Cheddar Scones
Pumpkin Pie
Easy Pumpkin Cheese Pie
Best Ever Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Pumpkin Fritters
Baked Pumpkin Pecan Donuts
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Yield: 6
Italian Style Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
prep time: 10 mins cook time: 20 mins total time: 30 mins
These are roasted pumpkin seeds made from a fresh pumpkin
ingredients:
You will need around 1/4 teaspoon each of the below seasonings:
(of course you can use more if you like)
Garlic powder
Rosemary crushed (optional) I didn't use it
Sea Salt or Kosher
White Pepper to taste or black pepper
Chili powder or smoked paprika
dash cayenne pepper or more
Olive Oil
Pumpkin Seeds from a whole fresh pumpkin
instructions:
Cut open the pumpkin with a sharp knife in half and use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides. Separate the seeds from the stringy core. I used two small size sugar pumpkins and you can put the whole thing in a slow cooker if you don't want to roast in the oven!
( After scooping out the seeds make roasted pumpkin with the rest( for pumpkin puree using this recipe click here.) Or use slow cooker click here
Take the seeds and rinse them in colander and remove any large pieces of the stringy core from the seeds.
( I save some to plant for next year!)
In a small saucepan, add the seeds to water, about 2 cups of water to every half cup of seeds. Add a half tablespoon of salt for every cup of water. Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Dry off with a paper towel.
Preheat oven to 400 degree top rack. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium size bowl, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add the seasonings. Spread onto the parchment paper all in a single layer. Bake on the top rack until the seeds begin to brown, 10-20 minutes. Eat whole or crack them open from the side with your teeth to get the nuts out from the inside.
calories
70
70
fat (grams)
4
4
protein (grams)
6
6
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