Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds ~
Fresh pumpkin seeds are slow-roasted for a sweet and salty snack, perfect for the fall season!
Pumpkin Seed Recipe
Happy Halloween, friends! Have you carved your pumpkins yet? If not, get to it; it’s Halloween week and time for all things pumpkin! And if pumpkin carving is not your thing (let’s face it, it’s a fun activity but can also be a lot of work!) grocery stores or your local pumpkin patch will often have raw pumpkin seeds available for sale.
This is the one and only time of year we roast pumpkin seeds so it’s important to roast them with the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Confession: I had never gotten this quite right, until now, and I’m convinced the secret ingredient is the brown sugar. The husband agreed these are the best yet and seriously addictive! The whole family enjoys this delicious snack throughout the pumpkin season.
Ingredients for Sweet & Salty Pumpkin Seeds
- 2 cups dry pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt + additional, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
How to make Sweet & Salty Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
STEP TWO: To a medium size mixing bowl, add pumpkin seeds, melted butter, brown sugar, sea salt, chili powder, and cumin; toss to coat.
STEP THREE: Pour seeds onto the baking sheet. Bake 90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes, until seeds are golden brown.
STEP FOUR: Remove from oven, season with additional salt to taste, then serve at room temperature. Store your sweet and salty fall snack in an airtight container.
Quick Tips for Success
Freshly scooped pumpkin seeds can be cleaned quickly and easily by swishing them around in a large bowl of cool water. Next, make sure your pumpkin seeds are thoroughly dry before adding additional ingredients. The best way to do this is to spread them in a single layer on paper towels and pat dry.
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Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter melted
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt + a little extra, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Into a medium size mixing bowl, add pumpkin seeds, melted butter, brown sugar, sea salt, chili powder, and cumin; toss to coat.
- Pour seeds onto the baking sheet. Bake 90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes, until seeds are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, season with additional salt to taste, then serve at room temperature. Store your sweet and salty fall snack in an airtight container.
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