Description
Crunchy, flavorful roasted pumpkin seeds made by boiling the seeds for extra crispness and then baking them with olive oil and sea salt for a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Seeds and Saltwater Boil
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds (from 1 large or 2-3 small sugar pumpkins)
- 4 cups water
- 1 Tbsp fine sea salt (plus more for sprinkling)
For Roasting
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pumpkin: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the top of the pumpkin by cutting at an angle toward the stem. Use a large metal spoon to scrape out the seeds from the pumpkin cavity.
- Clean Seeds: Submerge the seeds in water and carefully pick out any strings and pumpkin debris. Drain the seeds thoroughly to prepare them for boiling.
- Boil Seeds: In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of fine sea salt. Add the cleaned pumpkin seeds and bring to a boil. Continue boiling the seeds for 10 minutes to help improve their texture and flavor. After boiling, drain the seeds and pat them dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare for Roasting: Lightly drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add the dried pumpkin seeds and stir to evenly coat them in the oil. Spread the seeds out in a single layer on the baking sheet and sprinkle with additional fine sea salt to taste.
- Roast Seeds: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the seeds at 300°F for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of your seeds. Stir the seeds every 15 minutes to ensure even roasting. Remove from the oven once the seeds are just golden and have reached your desired level of crispness.
Notes
- Boiling the seeds before roasting enhances their crispiness and flavor.
- Adjust roasting time depending on the size of your pumpkin seeds for best results.
- Use fine sea salt for seasoning to achieve a balanced savory taste.
- Store cooled roasted seeds in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
- Experiment with additional spices like paprika, cinnamon, or garlic powder for varied flavor profiles.
