Guidelines

Should you soak or boil pumpkin seeds?

Should you soak or boil pumpkin seeds?

Tips on how to make the best pumpkin seeds: Boil the seeds first to ensure even baking. Since the inside of the pumpkin seed takes longer to cook than the shell, boiling them in a bit of salty water ensures a crispy pumpkin seed that won’t be burnt. Season them any way you wish.

Should pumpkin seeds be rinsed before cooking?

Clean the seeds: Separate the seeds from the stringy pulp, rinse the seeds in a colander under cold water, then shake dry. Dry them: Spread the seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet and roast 30 minutes to dry them out. Add spices: Toss the seeds with olive oil, salt and your choice of spices (see below).

How do you prepare and eat pumpkin seeds?

Pumpkin seeds can be eaten raw but taste especially delicious roasted. To roast them, toss them in olive oil or melted butter, plus salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you desire. Spread them on a baking sheet and cook them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 30–40 minutes, or until brown and crunchy.

How do you make pumpkin seeds with cinnamon?

Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Toss pumpkin seeds in melted butter to coat them, then toss with cinnamon and sugar. Spread the seeds out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25 to 27 minutes, or until lightly golden.

What is the best recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds?

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the pumpkin seeds, margarine, brown sugar, cinnamon , and salt in a bowl; stir to coat the seeds. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; stir and return to oven for 15 minutes more; remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over the seeds; stir to coat.

How long do you cook pumpkin seeds?

Roasting raw pumpkin seeds only take about 10-12 minutes. After they are clean, you lay them out on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees. To roast pumpkin seeds, you’re looking at around 10-12 minutes for actual baking time.