Poll: Have You Ever Roasted Pumpkin Seeds?

Have You Ever Roasted Pumpkin Seeds?

November 9, 2009

Last week, I made toasted pumpkin seeds for the first time ever, following a two-step boil-and-bake method. They were so crispy and savory, I couldn't believe I'd never done it before, and was already dreaming of making them again. How about you?

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EvieJ 3 years 27 weeks

I do 2 batches, one salted for the husband and one with chili powder for me. Yum.

suziryder 3 years 27 weeks

I've never done this! I guess I'll need to experiment. We do have two pumpkins on our porch that were intended to become jack o'lanterns but never did. Hmm...

CoconutPie 3 years 27 weeks

Yes, every single year when I was a kid. And I did it all by myself. I loved them as much as the Halloween candies.

betty kraker 3 years 27 weeks

i brine then bake mine i dont like the sweet ones

betty kraker 3 years 27 weeks

i brine then bake my seeds i dont like the sweet ones

notinthemood 3 years 27 weeks

You can also do squash seeds... they're also good, but they'll start popping so you have to remove them from the oven when they start popping. As for me, I do a garlic powder/crushed red pepper/habanero tabasco sauce for a really hot, spicy treat!

AbbyHintz 3 years 27 weeks

I just threw away some seeds last night; looks like I'll have to try this next time.

elocin85 3 years 27 weeks

I recommend cinnamon/sugar pumpkin seeds. I've never made them myself, but you simmer the seeds in butter and they're awesome.

Spectra 3 years 27 weeks

I always used to do this when we carved pumpkins and they always turned out great. You have to clean them very well before you roast them and it helps to soak them in salt water first so they get really crunchy. And yeah, you have to toast them for quite a while so that they get done enough...otherwise, they stay kind of chewy and gross.

rgrl 3 years 27 weeks

Mmmm, yum! I have done it and love them! I never boiled them first though, and they always came out delish. Just leave them in until they start to brown, otherwise they are not ready.

shoneyjoe 3 years 27 weeks

I used to when I was younger (as a child of immigrants, our family kind of jumped headlong into a lot of American traditions) but I was never quite pleased with the results. Perhaps now that I'm older and know a bit more about what I'm doing.

POPSUGAR Food 3 years 27 weeks

I put a little creole seasoning in mine...it added so much zing!

sarahcateh 3 years 27 weeks

so delicious! I make them every time we carve pumpkins.

Soniabonya 3 years 27 weeks

My mother always roasted pumpkin seeds when we carved our pumpkins. I've been meaning to do the same to the seeds I left on the baking sheet. Maybe I'll do it this time :)

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