How To Make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
Skip the store-bought version, and cook up your own roasted pumpkin seeds with our easy recipe! It’s well-seasoned, and takes only 30 minutes to make.
Serves:
Ingredients
- pepitas,raw, hulled pumpkin seeds
- olive oil,or melted butter or cooking spray
- salt
For Seasoning Options:
- garlic salt
- chili powder,plus lime juice
- herbs de provence,or Italian seasoning
- smoked paprika
- cinnamon,plus chili powder
- Worcestershire sauce,plus seasoned salt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease baking sheet or line with aluminum foil.
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In a bowl, mix the pumpkin seeds with a small amount of olive oil, then use just enough oil so that the seeds are just very lightly coated.
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Add the salt and desired seasonings, to taste, then mix until evenly coated.
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Transfer the seeds to a cooking sheet.
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Bake for 15 to 25 minutes or until the seeds are cooked and begin to lightly brown.
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Remove the trays every 10 minutes to stir the seeds and check for doneness.
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Let cool, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Feel free to select only one seasoning option on the list, or mix and match seasonings to your liking!
Nutrition
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