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Best Ever Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Transform leftover pumpkin seeds into irresistible, savory snacks! Our secret ingredient? Worcestershire sauce! This recipe delivers perfectly crunchy, flavorful seeds that will make you rethink throwing away pumpkin seeds forever. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 399.8 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.3 (35 Reviews)
Best Ever Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Ingredients for Best Ever Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds (from approximately 1 medium pumpkin)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

How to Make Best Ever Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Rinse pumpkin seeds thoroughly and remove any remaining pumpkin pulp or stringy bits.
  3. Spread seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet with sides (to prevent spills).
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  5. Pour the Worcestershire sauce and butter mixture over the seeds. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste) evenly over the seeds.
  7. Bake for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  9. Store cooled seeds in an airtight container for up to a week.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

41g

Carbs

2g

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