How to Cook Pumpkin Seeds
Don't throw away those seeds!
Pumpkin seeds taste great, plus they are really good for you. You can add these yummy seeds to salads, or keep them handy for a healthy snack.
These are two great methods for cooking pumpkin seeds. These methods are both easy and quick. Enjoy!
Did you know that pumpkin seeds are high in fiber?
The first thing you want to do is wash the seeds well. Put them in a strainer, then rinse under running water. Make sure you remove all of the pumpkin strings. Once the seeds are clean, blot them dry.
After drying the seeds, you will want to season them. Sprinkle them with the herbs of your choice, salt, and/or pepper. You can experiment with the flavors you like.
- Ever tried them with cinnamon?
- Or an Italian Herb mixture?
- Or, maybe, a bit of cayenne powder?
- Or pumpkin pie spice?
Method #2: Stovetop
Heat 2 tbs. butter in a skillet. Add 2 cups of seeds, tossing to coat them in the butter.
Add the seasonings. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring, until the seeds are crips. Cool on paper towels before eating.
Method #1: Oven
Preheat oven to 250º.
Toss seeds with a bit of oil, enough to coat them. Sprinkle on seasonings, toss everything together.
Spread seeds on a baking sheet until crispy, about 40-60 minutes.
Baked Pumpkin Seeds: Photos Step by Step
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How to Cook Pumpkin Seeds, Step by Step
- Cut the pumpkin in half.
- Scoop out the seeds. Using a spoon will help cut the strands away, but don't be afraid to get your fingers dirty.
- Try to pull out the larger pieces of pulp from your collection of seeds.
- Place the seeds in a colander.
- Rinse well, then blot dry.
- Mix with oil and desired spices.
- Spread out on a baking sheet.
- Enjoy the yummy, healthy seeds.
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How do you eat pumpkin seeds?
yes pumpkin seeds are great. plenty of omega 3. just wondering if roasting or heating them would destroy the goodness in it.
thanks for th great hub..
I don't think you'd want to eat the seeds raw, though. I've had them baked and absolutely love them. Plan to do it this year, too.. Oh how I love the Halloween season! :-D
Love them! Yum Yum!
hey thanks its' sounds wonderful. but i don't know how much seasoning to add. guess i'll have to experiment!!! but i've only got 1 pumpkin!!!
Add as much as you like. You'll see when you do it. It really comes down to preference.
Yum! Pumpkins seeds are great! This is the first halloween we tried to cook them and it turned out wonderful!
I love pumpkin seeds when they have butter and garlic on them!
I love this recipie for stovetop it is amazing quick and fun thanks.
Thanks Stacies, great Hub, nice photo illustrations, well done.
thank you soooo much this will help sooo much.. my dada used to make them when my parents were together,but now i can goo in his footsteps of making pumpkin seed this will help alot thatnkyou soo much..HAPPY HOLLOWEEN!!!!!!!!
All the info I was looking for and more. Thanks!
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I tried the stove top reciep with chilli pepper seeds and oragano. Result a yummy italian taste. Delicious
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hey nice
Cooking pumpkin seeds is one of my favorite parts of Halloween :)
i tried to do this. My problem was, i didn't know what tempture to bake them at, or how long to bake them. they finally ended up in the garbage, what a waste. wish i would have found your hubpage sooner. by the way. my Dad told us boys that eating these seeds would put lead in our pencils, how funny
I cook them a on a bit higher temperature and quicker. I LOVE pumpkin seeds. Roasting the seeds after carving jack'o'lanterns became one of the first traditions I could claim with my step kids. My head really swelled the first time my husband's ex called and actually asked to speak to me...she wanted to know how to fix the pumpkin seeds for her son :-)
I bought some pumpkin seeds from a local grocery packaged in ziplock bags. There is a green flaky and gritty substance in the bag. These are fresh and not yet roasted and taste and smell ok. Is the gritty substance a problem?
Try spreading a bit of Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning on them. I'm just finishing off my first batch of the year.
I add garlic powder and cin. it sounds gross, but its truely amazing. I've made pumpkin seeds every time I get a pumpkin, so every year. :]
oh my gosh i made them and they were awsome. the kids loveed them :)
OMG... i soooo love pumpkin seed's , they complete my life , haha not rele but they are sooooooo yummy! tomhas-the-choo-choo-train37 ... PEACE OUT!~!~!~!~ TEHEHEHEHEHE!
I LOVE IT
tastes great
ive never tasted them
i love them so much!!!!
can you use Cinamin as a spice?
ya they rock! thanks to ure site my mom isnt mad at me anymore haha im 13 and she wus pissed cuz....i have no clue but i made these the way u said to and she loved them and now im off the hook ;) haha thanks again!
MMMMM, so good! This is my favorite time of the year beacause I can roast my own pumpkin seeds. They are so expensive when store bought. After Halloween is a great time to scoop up pumpkins on the cheap at local markets!
Ok...so do you eat them like a sunflower seed (throwing out the outer shell) or do you eat them whole?
its ure choice u pick which way to eat them i personally like them whole but sometimes are hard to swallow haha
Glad I found this hub. I've read that pumpkin seeds are high in fiber but had no idea how to enjoy them, apart from buying them in plastic bags from the grocery stores.
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa sooooooooooooo ggggggggoooooooddddddddddd
Oooh ya baby I miss those pumpkin seeds - brings back my childhood - health benefits are nice as well. Booo
we have made made pumpkin seeds since i could remember we always salt them and soak them in really salty water well me im thirteen now but yea
I love them so much
Some say put on a sheet and let dry over night before cooking, so don't. What is correct?
me 4 years ago
Heyy we this is me i am not aloud to put my real name on public websites so my name right now is me. ummmmm well i have never tried pumpkin seeds yet but my dad said that if find how to cook them then wee will eat them so now i am going to eat them because i found out how to make them!!!