How to Make Roasted Cinnamon Spice Pumpkin Seeds - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the fall season approaches, it's the perfect time to indulge in all things pumpkin. While pumpkin pies and lattes often steal the spotlight, don't overlook a tasty and nutritious treat that can be made from the seeds of this delicious gourd. Roasted cinnamon spice pumpkin seeds are a simple, yet satisfying snack that is perfect for munching on during the crisp autumn days.

Not only are pumpkin seeds a tasty snack, but they are also incredibly nutritious. They are packed with protei...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine water, pumpkin seeds, and salt together in a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until seeds are tender, about 10 minutes. Strain seeds, discarding water, and lightly pat seeds dry with a towel.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Spread pumpkin seeds out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, and ginger evenly over seeds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every ten minutes, until seeds are fragrant and roasted, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    212 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 598mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 288mg