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    Home » Appetizers » Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    October 16, 2015 , Updated March 16, 2019 Maria 2 Comments

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    Halloween is just a couple of weeks away! Hurray for trick or treating for the kids – and for the excuse to dress up for the kids at heart! The festivities would not be complete without a jack-o’-lantern, but what to do with all those seeds? Can I suggest this recipe for Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds?

    Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    If you’re like me, you hate to waste food. And yes, pumpkin (and also butternut squash) seeds are food! A snack food, to be specific, that I guarantee you will love! Are you ready to make Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds? Alright then, let’s start.

    Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    In order to get to the seeds, we have to open up the pumpkin – a lot easier said than done. With a steady hand and a really sharp knife, cut a hole large enough in the top of the pumpkin, big enough for your hands to fit in. This is a great activity for the kids. In my experience, they love discovering the “sliminess” and “wetness” of the seeds!

    Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    The goal is to remove, to the best of your ability, the stringy fibers surrounding the seeds of the pumpkin. I like to keep a large bowl of water next to my pumpkin and just deposit fiber and seeds. If you do this, you’ll notice that the seeds will float to the top: the rinsing process has already begun.

    Once all the seeds have been removed and properly rinsed, give them some time to dry. They won’t roast properly if they’re wet, after all. You can either spread out the seeds on a paper-lined cookie sheet (or use a tea towel) and let them sit there for an overnight stay, or you can just pat them dry.

    Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    The next step involves some olive oil and some kosher  salt. (I had some pink Himalayan salt that a colleague of mine shared with me, so this is what I used). Toss the seeds, oil and salt in a bowl.

    The roasting begins now! Since the roasting temperature has to be super low, some patience is required for this step of the process. But not to worry – in just under an hour, your patience will be rewarded with a wonderful treat.

    Nutrition Tip: Pumpkin seeds are not only edible; they are also extremely addictive. And that might be a good thing! There are so many health benefits associated with this power food that I will only focus on one. Did you know that pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc? Zinc is important in keeping a healthy immune system and building protein. It’s also important in maintaining a good sense of smell. Remember, a reasonable serving for most nuts and seeds is about 1/4 cup.

    Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Origins of the recipe for Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds:

    Back in the day, when I was a kid, my parents would always have a pumpkin for us to decorate for Halloween. My Mom would create an opening in the pumpkin and the three of us (my brother and sister and I) would try to collect as many seeds as possible. Once we had gathered all the seeds, my mom would make the Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. No fancy seasonings at our house. It was a simple roast with olive oil and salt. Of course there would never be enough seeds for us and my mom, being the peacekeeper that she was, would divide them perfectly into thirds for my siblings and I. The seeds made such a strong impression on me that they are now the primary thing I associate with Halloween (along with candy, obviously, and the ever-classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown“).

    So if you are planning to make a jack-o’-lantern (or two) for Halloween, don’t forget make some Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds! Delicious, totally addictive, and good for your health.

    Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

    Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    So if you are planning to make a jack-o'-lantern (or two) for Halloween, don't forget make some Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds! Delicious, totally addictive, and good for your health.
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    Course: snack/breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 104kcal
    Author: Maria Vannelli RD
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups pumpkin seeds fresh from 1 pumpkin
    • 1/4 teaspoon Himayalan pink salt or kosher
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 300°F.
    • Coat baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
    • In a medium bowl, toss the seeds, salt and olive oil together.
    • Spread seeds evenly on baking sheet.
    • Place in oven and roast for about 45 minutes. Stir the seeds every 10 minutes or so.
    • Cool and serve.
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    Notes

    Total yield: 2 cups
    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 129mg | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Maria Vannelli is a registered dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    1. Ur pal val

      April 27, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favourites! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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      • Maria

        April 28, 2018 at 8:22 am

        My pleasure! It is one of my favorites also! thanks for stopping by 🙂

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