Crispy Buttered Pumpkin Seeds
Crispy Buttered Pumpkin Seeds are light, toasty, and perfectly salted, with a rich buttery finish that keeps you reaching for more. This simple snack highlights the nutty flavor of roasted seeds and is ideal for fall gatherings, lunchbox nibbles, or a game-day treat. Enjoy them warm from the oven or cooled for extra crunch.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Scoop the seeds. Using a sturdy metal spoon, scoop as many seeds from the pumpkin as possible. Do not let the pulp dry before cleaning the seeds.
- 2
Soak the seeds. Put the cluster of seeds and pulp into a large bowl. Run water over them and swish the seeds with your hands to remove noticeable bits of pumpkin; the flesh will separate more easily from the seeds this way. Drain off the excess water.
- 3
Rinse the seeds. Transfer the clean seeds to a colander and rinse until any remaining flesh is removed.
- 4
Optional: Boil the seeds. Simmer the clean seeds in salted water for 10 minutes.
- 5
Dry the seeds. Drain the boiled/cleaned seeds in a colander, then use a towel to dry them as thoroughly as possible so they become crisp when baked.
- Calories 231.4 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.11 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.41 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.54 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 3.48 mg Low Source
- Sodium 0.43 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.92 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.26 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.37 mg Good Source
- Potassium 297.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.03 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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