If you're making a pumpkin pie or just carving one for a Jack-o'-lantern, do not throw away the pumpkin seeds. Roasted pumpkin seeds can be a delicious as well as a healthy snack which you can munch on after you have your pumpkin pie dessert. So here's a quick and easy guide on how to roast pumpkin seeds.
You will need:
- pumpkin seeds
- oven
- baking sheet
- oven mitten
- salt
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- bowl
- spoon
- Rinse off your pumpkin seeds and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 2: Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Step 3: Add oil and stir.
- Stir the seeds into a bowl with olive oil or butter.
Step 4: Baking sheet and salt
- Pour the seeds flat into the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
Step 5: Bake and check.
- Bake the pumpkin seeds for 30-40 minutes or until brown.
- Don't forget to check the seeds every 10 minutes.
- Let the seeds cool for 5 to 10 minutes before eating.
Enjoy your delicious roasted pumpkin seeds!
