Reinvented: Pumpkin Seeds 5 Ways

Save the seeds when you're making a jack-o’-lantern or perfect pumpkin pie. They make a great sweet or savory snack when lightly roasted.

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, 5 Different Ways

Chances are you've picked up your pumpkin to create the ultimate jack-o'-lantern or perfect pie. If that's the case, then save the seeds. They make a great snack, sweet or savory. Here are instructions for perfectly roasted pumpkin seeds plus five fun flavor ideas.

Seed the Pumpkin

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Using a spoon, scrape the pulp and seeds out of your pumpkin into a bowl.

Clean the Seeds

Separate the seeds from the stringy pulp, rinse them in a colander under cold water, then shake dry. Don't blot with paper towels; the seeds will stick.

Dry the Seeds

Lay them out on parchment paper and let air-dry for about 10 minutes. Add one of the following flavor combinations, then roast at 425 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Classic Flavor

For classic flavor, lightly coat the seeds with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt.

Fiery

Toss the oven-dried seeds with cayenne and smoked paprika.

Pumpkin Pie

Coat the seeds with an aromatic mixture of cinnamon, ground mace, ground ginger, nutmeg and allspice.

Italian

Assemble a mixture of rosemary, shredded Parmesan, red pepper flakes and granulated garlic, then toss to coat the seeds for savory Italian flavor.

Chocolate

To satisfy a craving for sweets, toss the pumpkin seeds in a mixture of cocoa powder, orange zest and powdered sugar.

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Reinvented: Pumpkin Seeds 5 Ways

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, 5 Different Ways

Seed the Pumpkin

Clean the Seeds

Dry the Seeds

Classic Flavor

Fiery

Pumpkin Pie

Italian

Chocolate

Vietnamese Grilled Pork and Rice Vermicelli Noodle Bowl 

Vietnamese Grilled Pork and Rice Vermicelli Noodle Bowl 