Mix it up! Six new recipes for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!
I really love roasted pumpkin seeds but after decades of eating them with oil and salt, I’m looking to mix things up a bit. Check out these delish looking recipes for a new twist on pumpkin seeds.
NOTE: I’ve included the ingredients and a link to the recipe and preparation instructions. Directions for roasting pumpkin seeds vary wildly across the internet from temperature (I’ve seen everything from 250 – 350) and cooking time (anywhere from 7 minutes to an hour).
I certainly don’t want to be the culprit for undercooked, burned or soggy seeds, so I recommend clicking on the links below or just googling roasted pumpkin seeds.
1. Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
2. Cheesy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or olive oil)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
3. Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (this one’s not for the kiddos!)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4. Brown Sugar Spice Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1½ teaspoons ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
5. Parmesan and Pesto Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 Tbsp. prepared basil pesto
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- ½ tsp coarse black pepper
6. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds
Recipe from The Comfort of Cooking
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds, rinsed and pat dry
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon each, brown sugar and granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
