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Classic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Crunchy, lightly salted roasted pumpkin seeds — a simple, healthy snack made from fresh pumpkin seeds roasted to crisp perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 snack servings
Course: Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seeds & Seasoning
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (with shell) cleaned and dried
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (or melted butter) just enough to lightly coat seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Paper Towels / Clean Towel

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F).
  2. Rinse pumpkin seeds thoroughly to remove all pumpkin pulp, then pat them completely dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a bowl, toss the dried pumpkin seeds with olive oil (or melted butter) and salt until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the seeds in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the seeds are light golden-brown and crispy. Watch carefully near the end to avoid burning.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely — seeds will crisp up further as they cool. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Ensure seeds are completely dry before roasting, or they may steam instead of crisp. You can experiment with extra seasonings — paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon sugar, or chili powder — for sweet or savory variations. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}