Apparently Halloween is the new Friday the 13th.
Yesterday I managed to:
- Dump cinnamon all over the counter and floor
- Grab a hot pan out of the oven without a mitt (Why? I have no idea.)
- Almost drop a weight on myself doing a shoulder press (no, it wasn’t too heavy… just made an awkward move)
- Run into a drawer is neglected to close
- Get the Magic Bullet cup stuck in the blender
Just another Manic Monday…
One thing DID go right: I made some rockin’ roasted pumpkin seeds. Three ways, in fact. Does that mean that 3 things went right?
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Yesterday I posted a “how to” for roasting pumpkin and making your own pumpkin puree (step away from the Libby’s). I cautioned you to save the seeds, and this post is the reason why.
I should preface this with the fact that you can roast any squash seeds. Recently I roasted a butternut squash for my Curried Butternut Squash Dip, I roasted those seeds up like so.
Pumpkin seeds in particular make awesome snacks – they are great sources of fiber, magnesium, manganese, and iron. Plus you can exercise your creative genius flavoring them with basically anything in your pantry. Case and point:
1. Cardamom Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4 C pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
2. Smoked Soy Seeds
- 1/4 C pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp Liquid Aminos (can use soy sauce or tamari)
- 5-6 drops liquid smoke
3. Salt & Pepper Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4 C pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Note: All measurements are approximations. I free-handed these to my liking.
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Seeds from 1 pumpkin, separated from “guts”
- Seasonings of your choosing
Rinse seeds from your gutted pumpkin to remove the goop. Spread evenly across a sheet of wax paper or parchment (or other non-stick surface). Allow to dry for 1-2 hours.
Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.
Toss seeds in desired seasonings and spread evenly across a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until beginning to brown (~15-20 mins), tossing half way through. Allow to cool completely before storing in airtight container.
Enjoy as a snack or a tasty topping for soups, salads, yogurt, etc.
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My hand is blistered from grabbing that pan… hopefully no one will want to shake my hand today. LOL!
What is your favorite flavor combo for seeds/popcorn/chips?
Did you go trick-or-treating last night?
Ruth says
Nice! I was planning on doing roasted pumpkin seeds today, I’ll use one of your recipes! It was in fact a weird day yesterday (lot of mixed energies floating around)…
Laura says
Thank you! I think you are right… normally Halloween is much luckier!
Lee says
Im lame and didn’t buy a pumpkin this year so I didn’t have any seeds. Although now that I think of it, I have a bag of seeds that I bought several months ago.
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
I totally need some of these.
Linda says
Love your variiety of seasonings for the seeds…the smoked soy seeds sound amazing!
Laura says
Liquid smoke is my best “new” product as of late!
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe says
I’ve got more pumpkin seeds in the fridge that I need to do something with. All three of those sound good.
Kiri W. says
Thurs pumpkin seed recipe post in two days that looks seductive. I really need to get over myself and have my first ever pumpkin seed roasting party! The cardamom version sounds so good…
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
This post reminds me of the time about two years ago (pre-blog) when I became obsessed with roasting nuts and made probably 10 different kinds over the course of 2 days.
Maybe I should revisit that adventure and blog about it this time…
Laura says
You should! The title should be “The one about the nuts…” 😉
Kelly says
Ha-ha! I know all about manic Mondays – especially with kids on a Halloween Monday!!! Thanks for the Bangles blast from the past. Loving these seed varieties – have not tried cardamom on pumpkin seeds… great idea!
Parsley Sage says
Oh bless! Somedays you just shouldn’t get out of bed 🙂 However, if you’re gonna make these seeds…I think a little self sacrifice and pain is worth it! I’ll take the smoked soy ones!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Sadly I did not carve a pumpkin this year and don’t have any seeds to roast – but plenty of canned pumpkin to continue my obsession!
Laura says
You can do it with squash or a sugar pumpkin! It’s so easy and I swear to you roasting your own pumpkin is worth the effort. 🙂
Allie says
Gotta love those manic Monday’s! I like all of the seed combo’s .. I saw a recipe for sweet ones with sugar and cinnamon recently.. mmmm!
Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says
Yum, this is why pumpkins evolved. Love all three flavours.
Stacy @ Stacy Eats says
I didn’t carve a pumpkin this year, but seeing those roasted pumpkin seeds is really making me with I did.
Laura says
There’s still time! Or do it with butternut squash!
Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says
Oh what a great way to not let anything go to waste.
Ari@ThE DiVa DISh says
omg I seriously have days where I am a total dork! I run into things, drop things, hit my head…etc etc..lol!
And pumpkin seeds are sooooo my favorite seasonal snack! Love all the ideas! Especially the smoked ones!
Laura says
You crack me up (and make me feel better – thanks!)! 🙂
sportsglutton says
Sounds like you experienced a typical day in my life. 😉
Electra @ Vanilla Bean Lean says
You rock. And so do your pumpkin seeds.
So proud of your pumpkin seed recipes > halloween candy choice! 🙂
Laura says
You’re too kind – thank you!!!
P.S. I’m so jealous of your abs, it hurts. 😉
Jody - Fit at 55 says
HOLY CRAP on that day!! I have had some bad ones too – seems like once you get started, it does not stop.. UGH! OK, pumpkin seeds make it all better – right! 🙂
Hope that hand is OK for lifting & no probs your last couple weeks!!