How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

If it’s pumpkin carving season, it’s pumpkin seed roasting season! No matter how you season them, this is your go-to guide for how to roast pumpkin seeds. And here’s a bonus: this recipe uses no oil, and no washing those seeds! Any extra guts left on the seeds will crisp up, too, and it’s really yummy! There’s no way to get those seeds in the oven quicker.

Small ceramic pot of roasted pumpkin seeds

Step-by-step guide

How to season pumpkin seeds

The possibilities for seasoning pumpkin seeds are endless. The most important thing is the amount of seasoning to use. For each 1/2 cup of seeds, you’ll want about 3/4 – 1 teaspoon of your seasoning. Use seasoning blends without salt, and then add a pinch of your own salt. That way you keep your roasted pumpkin seeds heart healthy! Here are some of my favorite seasoning ideas!

Do you roast pumpkin seeds in the Fall? What’s your favorite way to season them? Tell me in the comments, and don’t forget to let me know if you use this recipe!

You might also be interested in How to Make Pumpkin Puree, Thai Curry Pumpkin Soup, and Heart Healthy Pumpkin Granola.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin carving season is also roasted pumpkin seed season! This is your go-to base recipe for any kind of flavors you want to add! No oil or washing needed!

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 (varies)
Calories 180 kcal
Author Laura Yautz

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Raw pumpkin seeds, separated from pulp
  • 3/4-1 tsp Seasoning of choice (ex: taco, chai, Italian, etc.)
  • Pinch Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Place the raw pumpkin seeds, separated from the pulp (it's okay if there's still some clinging to the seeds that you can't get off), on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. Sprinkle the seeds with the seasoning you've chosen, a pinch of salt if desired, and mix well. Spread out as much as possible.

  4. Bake 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the seeds and any remaining pulp are crispy.

  5. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 Calories from Fat 142
% Daily Value*
Fat 15.8g24%
Saturated Fat 2.8g18%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.2g
Sodium 2.3mg0%
Potassium 260.9mg7%
Carbohydrates 3.5g1%
Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 9.7g19%
Vitamin A 0.3IU0%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 14.8mg1%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Small pot filled with roasted pumpkin seeds. Text overlay: How to roast pumpkin seeds without oil
Small ceramic pot of roasted pumpkin seeds. Text overlay: How to roast pumpkin seeds without oil.
Small ceramic pot of roasted pumpkin seeds. Text overlay: How to roast pumpkin seeds without oil.
Small ceramic pot of roasted pumpkin seeds. Text overlay: How to roast pumpkin seeds without oil.

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