Quick and Easy Way to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

My family has been looking for something to do ever since Covid 19 prevented us from doing our usual activities such as going to museums or watching movies and musicals. Since it is now fall season, we decided to go and explore a pumpkin farm in Richmond, BC.

The entrance to the patch included a free pumpkin. Since there were four of us, we got 4 pumpkins. I decided to look for carving tools online so we can do our first pumpkin carvings. Luckily, I found one in Marketplace(FB) for $10.

Instead of throwing away the pumpkin seeds, I decided to roast it for a quick, easy, delicious snack.

The first thing to do is divide the pumpkin into half. Next is to scoop the seeds and place it in a bowl of water. Separate the seeds from the fiber.

Pumpkin Seeds

In a saucepan, boil some water and put the pumpkin seeds. Boil for 10 minutes and remove water by using a strainer. Transfer the pumpkin seeds in baking tray. Dry with paper towel.

Boil Pumpkin Seeds

For the garlic flavor, prepare the following:

1/2 teaspoon garlic

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

Mix everything in a bowl. Pour in the pumpkin seeds. Lay flat the pumpkin seeds in a baking tray. Bake at 300F for 20 minutes. Then turn the seeds and bake again at 350F for 8 minutes.

Roasting Pumpkin Seeds

You can eat the seeds without taking shell or open it. To preserve crispiness, put the seeds in a tight jar.