Okay, really, you don't need to feel any type of guilt when you eat these oil free roasted pumpkin seeds that are really crunchy.
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What you'll need for this recipe
- One pumpkin/squash - you choose the variety
- Salt - for taste
That's it, so simple.
How to make healthy roasted pumpkin seeds
- Wash freshly extracted pumpkin seeds to rid of any stringy flesh
- Layout pumpkin seeds on a tea towel, separating each seed. Allow to air dry for at least ½ day preferable in lots of sunlight (must not be moist, moisture will cause seeds to steam rather than roast)
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius / 356 degrees Fahrenheit
- Line baking tray with baking paper
- Lay pumpkin seeds onto tray, ensure none overlap
- Sprinkle salt evenly across pumpkin seeds
- Place in oven in the middle rack and roast for approx. 7 minutes or until golden
- Allow to cool before eating.
Pumpkin seeds are a staple in a Lebanese person's pantry and almost always served to home-guests, on picnics or in a nut mix called makhlouta (which translates to 'mixture') for any type of social gathering . In fact, Lebanese people not only eat roasted pumpkin seeds - think watermelon seeds, sunflower seeds, rockmelon seeds and more. I believe the most common type is the heavily salted version. Lots of salt isn't always ideal, so here is a healthy version of home roasted pumpkin seeds.
Oil Free Roasted Pumpkin Seed Tips
- Seeds of any pumpkin/squash is fine
- Add your favourite dried herb or spice to suit your palate
- Pumpkin seeds can store for weeks in an air tight jar
- Ensure pumpkin seeds are completely dry before you roast. If there is any moisture, this will cause the seeds to steam and not yield desired result
- Air drying time will differ between different geo locations. If you're in a colder climate, you might need a day to dry
Roasting pumpkin seeds is a great idea; in addition to being a super food, utilising the seeds creates less wastage. So the next time you are thinking of making a pumpkin recipe such as my pumpkin soup recipe vegan or this wonderful pumpkin baked ziti, be sure to use this recipe to create a bonus snack. Looking for another vegan pumpkin recipe? Try dried mushrooms and vegetable stuffed pumpkin.
Here is a quick video of these roasted pumpkin seeds being made, this video demonstrates just how simple it is to make these, additionally how crunchy they are with out the use of oil.
📖 Recipe
Oil Free Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 whole Pumpkin any pumpkin will do
- 1 sprinkle Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut pumpkin in half
- Use a spoon to scoop out all the pumpkin seeds
- Wash pumpkin seeds to rid of any stringy flesh
- Layout pumpkin seeds on a tea towel, separating each seed. Allow to air dry for at least ½ day preferable in lots of sunlight (must not be moist, moisture will cause seeds to steam rather than roast)
- Pre heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius / 356 degrees Fahrenheit
- Line baking tray with baking paper
- Lay pumpkin seeds onto tray, ensure none overlap
- Sprinkle salt evenly across pumpkin seeds
- Place in oven in the middle rack and roast for approx. 7 minutes or until golden
- Allow to cool before eating.
Video
Notes
- Any kind of pumpkin seeds can be used
- Roasted pumpkin seeds can be stored in a airtight jar in the pantry
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Dina
No oil! I used to put mine in the rubbish, Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Kimberly
These turned out excellent and your instructions were so clear and easy. I just added a small amount of salt and some garlic powder. Thank you!
plantbasedfolk
Hi Kimberly,
I am so glad these were easy to make.
The addition of garlic powder sounds wonderful - you've inspired me to do so too!
Have a wonderful day 🙂
J