How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds With No Oil

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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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.

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

Step 1 - Wash freshly extracted pumpkin seeds to rid of any stringy flesh

Step 2 - 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)

Step 3 - Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius / 356 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 4 - Line baking tray with baking paper

Step 5 - Lay pumpkin seeds onto tray, ensure none overlap

Step 6 - Sprinkle salt evenly across pumpkin seeds

Step 7 - Place in oven in the middle rack and roast for approx. 7 minutes or until golden

Step 8 - Allow to cool before eating.

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.

If you're looking for another healthy snack, try soaked almonds - they are easier on the gut and creamy.

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