How to Make the Best Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Are you wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds leftover from carving or roasting a pumpkin? Look no further! In this recipe, I'll show you how to roast pumpkin seeds two ways - chili lime and honey Chipotle - for a tasty and nutritious snack. The first step is to separate the seeds from the pulp by submerging them in water. Then, boil the seeds for two minutes and rinse them thoroughly to remove any stickiness. Pat them dry and weigh them. For the chili lime version, mix the seeds with avocado oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, and zest. Spread the seeds on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. For the honey Chipotle version, mix the seeds with avocado oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and Chipotle powder. Toast the seeds in a skillet on medium heat, then add honey and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until the seeds are golden brown. Let them cool and enjoy the delicious flavors! Don't miss out on this irresistible snack.
Ingredients:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Water
- Avocado oil
- Garlic
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Lime juice
- Lime zest
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Chipotle powder
- Honey
- Brown sugar
Cooking steps:
- Separate the pumpkin seeds from the pulp by submerging them in water.
- Boil the seeds for two minutes, then rinse them thoroughly.
- Pat the seeds dry with paper towels.
- Weigh the seeds and divide them into two equal portions.
- For the chili lime version, mix one portion of seeds with avocado oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, and zest.
- Spread the seeds on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
- For the honey Chipotle version, mix the other portion of seeds with avocado oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and Chipotle powder.
- Toast the seeds in a skillet on medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- Add honey to the skillet and mix well.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the seeds until lightly golden brown.
- Let the seeds cool and enjoy!
