Best Ever Roasted Pumpkin Seeds π
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 cups seeds
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Vegetable, High Protein, Kid Friendly, High In…, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 β (based on 35 reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 399.8
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3g
- Cholesterol: 11.4mg
- Sodium: 783.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.2g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 19.5g
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 cups pumpkin seeds
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (120 degrees Celsius). |
| 2 | Thoroughly rinse pumpkin seeds and pick out any stray bits of pumpkin. |
| 3 | Spread the cleaned pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet, preferably one with sides to prevent spillage. |
| 4 | In a small bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce and melted butter. |
| 5 | Pour the Worcestershire sauce and butter mixture over the pumpkin seeds, stirring well to ensure even coating. |
| 6 | Evenly sprinkle salt over the coated pumpkin seeds. |
| 7 | Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for two hours, stirring the seeds every half hour to ensure even roasting. |
| 8 | Once roasted to perfection, remove from the oven and allow the pumpkin seeds to cool. |
| 9 | Once cooled, transfer the roasted pumpkin seeds to an airtight container for storage. |
| 10 | Enjoy these crunchy and flavorful roasted pumpkin seeds as a delightful snack or as a topping for salads and soups! |
Recipe Notes:
- The secret to the deliciousness of these roasted pumpkin seeds lies in the Worcestershire sauce, which adds a savory kick to every bite.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Worcestershire sauce according to your taste preferences. Some enthusiasts even prefer using a little more than the recipe suggests for an extra flavor boost!
- Ensure that the pumpkin seeds are thoroughly cleaned and free from any pumpkin remnants before roasting to achieve the perfect crunchy texture.
- Stirring the seeds every half hour during baking helps to ensure that they roast evenly on all sides, resulting in a uniformly crispy and delicious snack.
- Store any leftover roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and crunchiness for several days.
- These roasted pumpkin seeds make for a fantastic snack option, especially during the fall season, and are also a great way to utilize every part of the pumpkin, minimizing food waste. Enjoy the goodness of homemade roasted pumpkin seeds with this easy and satisfying recipe!
