Description
Crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds tossed with garlic and Parmesan cheese for a savory, irresistible snack perfect for fall or anytime you crave a flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
- 1–2 tsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1 minced garlic clove)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: pinch of black pepper or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil or melted butter, garlic, salt, and optional spices.
- Spread seeds evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until seeds are golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with grated Parmesan, tossing lightly to coat.
- Allow seeds to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
For maximum crunch, let seeds cool fully on the baking sheet. Adjust garlic and Parmesan to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seeds, savory snack, crunchy seeds, fall snack