Description
These Perfect Pumpkin Seeds are crunchy, lightly salted, and roasted to perfection. The ultimate fall snack or salad topper — simple, satisfying, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups raw pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- ½ tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika or black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, toss the pumpkin seeds with olive oil, salt, and any seasonings you like.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Tip: For extra crunch, soak seeds overnight in salted water, dry thoroughly, then roast — it makes them irresistible!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted pumpkin seeds, fall snack, healthy snack, crispy seeds, perfect pumpkin seeds