Savory, Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

You’ve carved the pumpkin, now what? Turn those seeds into yummy snacks. Once you’ve tried some of these pumpkin seed seasonings, you’ll never throw them away again.

Select one of the following three recipes and follow the instructions below.

Sweet

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Savory

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar (add after roasting )

Sweet & Spicy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse pumpkin seeds and remove any pulp. Pat dry with paper towel. Spread seeds onto an ungreased baking pan. Toss with melted butter or olive oil and stir to coat. Sprinkle with seasoning and stir again. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are slightly golden and crispy. Stir once. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Microwave Hack

If you want lightning fast pumpkin seeds, the microwave is another option. Simply prepare your pumpkin seeds and place in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir. Repeat this process for 6-8 minutes in total, or until the seeds are golden and crispy.