Italian Style Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Saturday, October 31, 2020
Fresh Pumpkins have arrived and it's fall so guess what I make every year, Italian Style Roasted Pumpkin Seeds.


I love using the pumpkin for puree and the seeds for snacking and our method is so easy to do fresh pumpkin pies or Pumpkin Custard Tarts.


Not only are these roasted pumpkin seeds delicious they're a healthy snack also!


Plus I will give you several other seasoning ideas and suggestions on how to make several different flavored seeds.


Give them a try, they're not only simple to make but 100 times better than store-bought and you can make them hot and spicy or sweet with my recipes.


We've been making these since the early 1960s and they're the most asked-for snack every fall season when pumpkins are in abundance.


These step-by-step instructions will make this recipe super simple for you in around 20 minutes!


Scroll down to the bottom for the recipe and instructions on roasting the best pumpkin seeds ever.









Getting Ready for Fall!



I just love the fall season for so many things.


Sweater weather, boots, pretty colorful leaves, and pumpkin spice recipes!


Don't miss out on trying these easy delicious seeds in so many other flavors too just check out my suggestions and tips!



These are pumpkin seeds that were raw and then roasted with Italian seasoning. This is how to roast pumpkin seeds and make them from scratch by using a sugar pie pumpkin after carving from Halloween. These pumpkin seeds are in a white round bowl and have a crispy outside shell and ready to snack on.


Ingredients You Will Need To Make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

  1. granulated garlic powder
  2. Italian seasoning
  3. olive oil
  4. salt pepper 
  5. paprika


These are pumpkin seeds that were raw and then roasted with Italian seasoning. This is how to roast pumpkin seeds and make them from scratch by using a sugar pie pumpkin after carving from Halloween. These pumpkin seeds are in a white round bowl and have a crispy outside shell and ready to snack on.



Other Seasoning Flavors For Roasting Pumpkin Seeds


Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: After roasting the seeds toss with brown sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds: Before baking these, brush them with olive oil and shake pumpkin pie seasoning.

Spicy Herb Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Brush the seeds with olive oil and add some granulated garlic, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper.

Everything Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: After roasting brush them with melted butter and sprinkle a little everything bagel seasoning on them.

Mexican Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Brush them with olive oil salt and pepper and shake the seeds in taco seasoning before baking.

Spicy Cajun Flavored Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Brush with olive oil and cajun seasoning before roasting.



These are pumpkin seeds that were raw and then roasted with Italian seasoning. This is how to roast pumpkin seeds and make them from scratch by using a sugar pie pumpkin after carving from Halloween. These pumpkin seeds are in a white round bowl and have a crispy outside shell and ready to snack on.



Tips

  • Always bake on parchment paper for easy release
  • Stir often
  • Try other squash seeds but bake less time for smaller seeds like butternut squash and acorn seeds
  • Bake the pumpkin along with seeds for roasted pumpkin and freeze the puree for another use in baking


These are pumpkin seeds that were raw being washed off from a carved pumpkin and then roasted with Italian seasoning. This is how to roast pumpkin seeds and make them from scratch by using a sugar pie pumpkin after carving from Halloween. These pumpkin seeds are in a white round bowl and have a crispy outside shell and ready to snack on.




Recipes and Ideas



Did you just finish carving that pumpkin for Halloween?


Don't miss the chance of making your own roasted pumpkin seeds, they are a total treat and the kids love them too.


I even use them roasted for the cookies I make at Halloween called Pistachio Witch finger Cookies, they make the perfect fingernails!


I love Halloween Ideas for a party you can find other great fun foods here for all your party needs.


Don't forget to use that sugar pie pumpkin for roasted pumpkin puree, it's perfect for cookies, pies, and more!




Tools You Will Need for Roasting Seeds

  1. heavy-duty metal spoon to remove the seeds from the pumpkin
  2. colander to rise the inner stringy part of the pumpkin
  3. sharp saw knife to cut the pumpkin in half
  4. soup pot for boiling the seeds

Plus, you can roast sugar pie pumpkins and use the flesh for my delicious pumpkin pie




Italian Style Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe Pin for Later






Interesting Health Benefits



Pumpkin seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which have benefits to the skin, hair, and nails.


The healthy fat in pumpkin seeds is believed to improve artery, cholesterol, and brain health.


Pumpkin seeds are also a great source of minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, protein, and iron.


There is more zinc in these seeds, by eating the whole pumpkin seed including the shell.


Beneath the first part of the shell is a rich layer of minerals.


Boiling the seeds first makes the shells easier to digest.





Italian Pumpkin Seeds
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Italian Pumpkin Seeds

Yield: 8
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 40 Min
These are homemade pumpkin seeds with Italian spices and seasoning, A nice treat, and a healthy alternative for snacking. These are crunchy and very addicting in flavor!

Ingredients

  • Italian Seasoned Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipe
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Sea Salt or Kosher
  • White Pepper to taste or black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or use chili powder
  • dash cayenne pepper if you like heat
  • Olive Oil
  • Pumpkin Seeds from a whole fresh pumpkin

Instructions

  1. Cut open the pumpkin with a sharp knife in half and use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides.
  2. Separate the seeds from the stringy core.
  3. I used two small-size sugar pumpkins and you can put the whole thing in a slow cooker if you don't want to make roasted pumpkins also in the oven.
  4. Take the seeds and rinse them in a colander and remove any large pieces of the stringy core from the seeds.( I save some to plant for next year!)
  5. In a small saucepan, add the seeds to water, about 2 cups of water to every half cup of seeds. 
  6. Add a half tablespoon of salt for every cup of water. 
  7. Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes. 
  8. Remove from heat and drain. 
  9. Dry off with a paper towel.
  10. Preheat oven to 400 degrees on the top rack. 
  11. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  12. In a medium-sized bowl, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add the seasonings.
  13.  Spread onto the parchment paper all in a single layer. 
  14. Bake on the top rack until the seeds begin to brown, 10-20 minutes. 
  15. Eat whole or crack them open from the side with your teeth to get the nuts out from the inside.
  16. Other Seasoning Flavors:
  17. Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: After roasting the seeds toss with brown sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, and nutmeg
  18. Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds: Before baking these, brush them with olive oil and shake in pumpkin pie seasoning
  19. Spicy Herb Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Brush the seeds with olive oil and add some granulated garlic, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper
  20. Everything Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: After roasting brush them with melted butter and sprinkle a little everything bagel seasoning on them
  21. Mexican Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Brush them with olive oil salt and pepper and shake the seeds in taco seasoning before baking
  22. Spicy Cajun Flavored Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Brush with olive oil and cajun seasoning before roasting

Notes:


Calories

76.10

Fat (grams)

4.19

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.69

Carbs (grams)

8.75

Fiber (grams)

2.51

Net carbs

6.24

Sugar (grams)

1.42

Protein (grams)

2.23

Sodium (milligrams)

117.93

Cholesterol (grams)

0.00
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These are Italian seasoned roasted pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet being backed with a carved sugar pumpkin roasted from Halloween.  The seeds were raw and then roasted with Italian seasoning. This is how to roast pumpkin seeds and make them from scratch by using a sugar pie pumpkin after carving from Halloween. These pumpkin seeds are in a white round bowl and have a crispy outside shell and ready to snack on.



More Pumpkin Recipes We Love



Pumpkin Tart


Pumpkin Turnovers


Pumpkin Spiced Latte





Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2011. It was edited and re-published in 2020.

50 comments

  1. This is a great idea. I love munching on pumpkin seeds; they become truly irresistible enriched with all these flavors. Bye, have a good week end

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  2. I have lots and lots of pumpkin seeds at home just waiting for the perfect way to roast them... and I believe I just found it :D

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  3. I just roasted some but didn't have this wonderful idea to spice it up! so easy, simple and delicious! Love it!

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  4. oh-this is the reason why those little seeds can be so addictive! Great blend of spices in there. I am ready for snack time-yum! Have a great day Claudia!

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  5. I can see how these can be super addictive.

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  6. Nice..nice idea of boiling them before roasting.

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  7. Love these little guys. Every Halloween - we have hot mulled cider and roasted pumpkin seeds. There's never one left over by the end of the night!Like the boiling trick! I just rinse them ad nauseum.

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  8. I love pumpkin seeds too - and they are especially great in salads!

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  9. Those sound very tasty. I love roasted seeds.

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  10. I like to try pumkin seeds on pizza if it works in salads

    Las Vegas Pizza

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  11. Pumpkin seeds are a wonderful nutritious food, your preparation is lovely.

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  12. Dear Claudia, I have never tried pumpkin seeds, I know, I have been hidden under a rock for a while now, but it is never to late to begin to blossom. I will give these a try. They do sound so good to munch on. Blessings my dear, Your friend, Catherine xoxo

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  13. I love pumpkin seeds - great seasoning!

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  14. Super yummy. My hubs loves pumpkin seeds. Yours look fab!

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  15. Delicious! I like the spice mixture you use and GREAT idea to boil them before hand!

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  16. So yummy with a little kick! Perfect post Halloween treat!

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  17. I agree about the slippery insides. I boil mine too before roasting. This looks like a great flavor combination!

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  18. I love fresh roasted pumpkin seeds - this spice mix sounds delicious! I never knew about boiling the seeds to get rid of the excess pumpkin - will definitely do that this year. Thanks for sharing :)

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  19. I haven't made my own pumpkin seeds in awhile - these seasonings sound like the perfect flavoring!

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  20. My husband and I are both spicy nut lovers, so these would go over big at our house. I love the seasonings on them and boiling them before hand to make them easier to digest sounds like a great idea. Didn't know they were so good for you either. Now they're on my list to make.

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  21. My husband and I are both spicy nut lovers, so these would go over big at our house. I love the seasonings on them and boiling them before hand to make them easier to digest sounds like a great idea. Didn't know they were so good for you either. Now they're on my list to make.

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  22. Pumpkin seeds! So many years of pumpkin carving and eating the seeds after they dried, were roasted ... great memories. Thanks!
    I love your tip about boiling the seeds too ... that's got to make them easier to work with.

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  23. These pumpkin seeds are perfect for the Fall and make for a great snack!

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  24. what an amazing idea to use pumpkin seeds this way! I can so see myself munching these as I binge watch :)

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  25. I adore pumpkin seeds! They make such a great snack!

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  26. What a simple, easy and flavor packed recipe. Looks so tasty.

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  27. Pumpkin seeds are a great snack, or delicious if added to bread. This recipe sounds very tasty with the added flavours. Some great tips on how to prepare them too.

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  28. What a great idea of using everything from a produce. The flavor profile sounds amazing and fit for fall.

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  29. I didn't realize boiling the seeds would get rid of the slime. I'll have to try that next time I make them!

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  30. I love pumpkin seeds. It is very tasty and useful. This is a great idea for a snack. Thank you for sharing this.

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  31. We love our seeds -- sunflower and pumpkin!! We haven't tried roasting our own. I bet they smell wonderful as they are roasting in the oven. And what a great snack when you get the munchies. I'll be sure to pin so when I get my baking pumpkins I'll be able to roast the seeds.

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  32. I love this time of year for this very reason, roasting pumpkin seeds with my children. These spices look amazing, I'll have to try them.

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  33. My husband love nibbling on pumpkin seeds. He eat them when sitting in front of the TV while the kids are eating popcorn We buy them toasted - never made them myself. This looks good.

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  34. Thanks so much for this information.  I have to let you know I concur on several of the points you make here and others may require some further review. but I can see your viewpoint.Pumpkin Carving ideas

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  35. Love the flavors you're using here. And I had no idea about all the great health benefits!

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  36. I've only tried roasting pumpkin seeds once but they weren't good! Guess I did something wrong! I'll have to try your way. Thanks for sharing!

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  37. We always roast pumpkin seeds. Definitely trying this soon.

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  38. I'm always looking for pumpkin seed recipes this time of year. This looks like a tasty one!

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  39. Yum! I need to cook some butternut squash soon and never thought to roast the seeds!

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  40. Claudia, I'll have to try this sometime! But I'll leave out the garlic. Besides being allergic to it, I think it gets a little overplayed. I've been out to dinner and found every item on the menu (except dessert) had garlic--every hors d'oeuvres, the appetizer, the salad, the bread, the main dish and every side dish. Think I'll make both versions--the plain and the spicy; which do you like better, the chili powder or the smoked paprika?

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    1. I like either one but how funny Jean, I am allergic to onions and swell up like I have the measles everywhere, so I can only use garlic, I hate this allergy but garlic is my main go to spice too.. lol try some onion powder I guess!

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  41. Roasted pumpkin seeds are one of the fall traditions! Pick out the pumpkin, carve the pumpkin, roast the seeds... it's not Halloween without it! Love the combination of spices you used!

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  42. I loooove roasted pumpkin seeds, they are the only reason I carve a pumpkin anymore (ha!). I love the addition of the garlic and chili powder, I don't normally do anything other than salt! Yum!

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  43. Oh, my children love the pumpkin seeds. This is a really great snack. Easy and tasty. Thank you for sharing this.

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  44. I LOVE seeds for snacking, sprinkling on my soups and salads. They are the best. Spiced version of seeds are simply the BEST and your recipe is making me want to try it soon.

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  46. Thank you for this great recipe dear friend.
    I love pumpkin seeds, we always roast them too for garnishing soups and as snacks. I love your new Italian twist.
    Hugs,
    Fabby

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