
#CLEAN AND DELICIOUS MAC#
Sprinkle these pumpkin seeds on top of dishes like our Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese, our Quick and Easy Creamy Vegetable Soup (35 minutes), this 7-ingredient Roasted Butternut Squash Soup or these Creamy Avocado Lime Sweet Potato Noodles (gluten-free). They will last this way at room temperature for a couple of weeks and in the freezer for a few months. How Long Do Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Last?Īllow the roasted seeds to cool, then store them in an air-tight container. I usually do this by biting into the seed and using my teeth to crack the shell. If you don’t enjoy the shells, you can always hull them after roasting.

We enjoy the shells, and love that they add some extra fiber. Pumpkin seeds can be enjoyed with or without the shells. Spread the seeds into one layer and roast until crisp and browned around the edges. Add a sprinkle of spice - we used harissa in the photo, but curry or chili powder is also excellent. Toss the dry seeds with oil - use olive oil, coconut oil, or a nut oil like walnut. The more dry the seeds are, the better they will roast. Pull away any extra bits of pumpkin left, then dry them as well as possible. Then simmer for about 5 minutes, which cleans the seeds and seasons them - like how adding salt to the boiling water seasons pasta.ĭrain and rinse the seeds. Next, add the mostly clean seeds to a pot of boiling salted water. They’re mostly clean at this point, which is fine because they have one more chance to clean up. Swish the seeds around a bit, then take them out as they float to the top. To clean them, throw them into a bowl of cold water. Please don’t throw away those seeds here’s how we turn them into a delicious snack!Īfter scooping out the seeds (they’re going to be a bit messy), we need to clean them of any stringy bits.

#CLEAN AND DELICIOUS HOW TO#
How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds (and other winter squash seeds) More Pumpkin Recipes: Try making Homemade Pumpkin Puree (it’s easy) and use it in this No-Fail Pumpkin Pie or this DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte. The method stays the same, although you may find the smaller seeds don’t need as much time in the oven. Think butternut, spaghetti squash and delicata squash seeds. You can even roast the seeds of other hearty squashes. They are so tasty, you can do it throughout fall and winter. Remove from the heat and stir in your chocolate chips. Allow your pudding to simmer for about 1 minute. Make sure to stir continuously, scraping the sides of the pan, until the liquid begins to thicken and bubble.

Cook the pudding on low heat while gently whisking the ingredients together. Halloween isn’t the only time to roast pumpkin seeds, though. Place your pot on the stove over low heat. Is that you, too? Welcome and I’ve got your answer below. The first time I ever looked into how to roast pumpkin seeds I was in mid-scoop of carving a pumpkin.
