How to make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds | Don't Throw Away Those Pumpkin Seeds after Carving Pumpkins!, by In The Kitchen With Matt on YouTube. 1 min 5 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 5 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Cut a lid out of the pumpkin with a sharp knife, keeping your hands and fingers clear of the blade, then scoop out the seeds and pulp with a large spoon.
Tip the scoopings into a colander and rinse under cold running water, pulling away the orange strings and pulp with your fingers.
For crunchier seeds, simmer them in a pan of salted water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
Spread the seeds on a clean tea towel and pat them dry. Any water left on them will steam instead of roast.
Heat the oven to 300F (150C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the dry seeds with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half a teaspoon of salt for every cup of seeds.
Spread the seeds on the baking sheet in a single layer so they roast evenly rather than clumping together.
Roast for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until the seeds are golden and dry.
Take the tray out and let the seeds cool completely on it. They get crunchier as they cool.
Tips and common mistakes
Check the seeds often in the last 10 minutes, because small ones can scorch quickly.
Try garlic powder, paprika or cinnamon in place of plain salt once you know the basic method.
Store cooled seeds in an airtight jar for up to a week.
Small seeds roast faster than large ones, so pick out any very small bits if you want an even batch.
Questions
Do I have to boil the seeds before roasting?
No, it is optional. Boiling in salted water for 10 minutes gives a crunchier shell, but rinsing and drying works fine if you are short on time.
Can you eat pumpkin seeds with the shell on?
Yes, the whole roasted seed is edible and chewy. Just be aware the shell is high in fibre, so eat them in normal snack amounts.
Why are my roasted pumpkin seeds chewy?
They were probably still wet when they went in, or undercooked. Dry them well with a towel and give them longer in a low oven until they feel dry and light.
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