Roasted Squash Seeds Recipes

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Clean pumpkin seeds so there are no strings or pulp attached to them. Pat dry or let air dry in a strainer.
• Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle seeds lightly with olive oil and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle lightly with chili powder and sea salt.
• Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until just slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

ROASTED SQUASH SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place seeds in a small bowl. Add olive oil, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Spread the seasoned seeds out onto the baking sheet in an even single layer.
• Roast for 20-25 minutes until starting to lightly brown around the edges. Toss/stir the seeds a couple times throughout roasting.
• Remove from oven once they are a nice light golden brown (you want color but not too much!). Let cool a few minutes before eating.

ROASTED SQUASH SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Toss together all ingredients and spread mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until seeds are crisp and pulp is caramelized, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Squash seeds can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored at room temperature.

ROASTED SQUASH SEEDS (WITH VARIATIONS) RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Gather seeds from squash, separating them from the stringy flesh, and place them in a colander . Rinse the seeds thoroughly in a colander and pick away any excess squash flesh still clinging to the seeds.
• Once clean, spread the seeds out in an even layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and allow them to dry. Seeds can be patted dry, but they roast much better when they are completely dry. This is a good step to reach before you continue to prepare the main flesh of your squash in whatever recipe you prefer. The seeds can be allowed to dry for 30 minutes to several hours before you go on to the roasting step.
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 275 F. Toss the dry squash seeds with salt and butter and place in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper . Place in the oven and bake until the seeds begin to turn golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• When you remove them from the oven, agitate the pan a bit to loosen them. Allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving as they will become crisper as they cool.

ROASTED WINTER SQUASH SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• After removing the seeds from the squash, rinse with water, and remove any strings and bits of squash. Pat dry, and place in a small bowl. Stir the olive oil and salt into the seeds until evenly coated. Spread out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until seeds start to pop. Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet before serving.

OVEN ROASTED SQUASH WITH RICOTTA AND POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• For the squash: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the squash in half along the equator. Scoop out seeds and discard. Cut into 1 1/2-inch crescent-like slices, then cut the slices in half and place in a large bowl. Add the sage, onions, olive oil, Aleppo pepper, salt and black pepper. Toss, then place in a baking dish. Bake until the squash is caramelized and tender but still holding its shape, about 50 minutes.
• For the garlic confit: Add the garlic and oil to a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, uncovered and undisturbed, about 30 minutes. Cool, then place garlic, half of the oil and 2 tablespoons water in a blender and puree. Set aside.
• For the sweet garlic ricotta: Add the ricotta and 3 tablespoons pureed garlic confit to a bowl and whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt. Set aside.
• Place the squash on a serving platter. Dollop with the sweet garlic ricotta and garnish with the pomegranate seeds.

CINNAMON-VANILLA ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Remove seeds from squash and wash thoroughly to remove as much pulp as possible.
• Spread seeds onto a work surface covered with paper towels and allow to air-dry for 15-30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar. Add seeds to mixture and toss until thoroughly coated.
• Onto a medium baking sheet, spread into a single layer.
• Roast for 40 minutes or until seeds are crisp and lightly browned.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before stirring or storing in an air-tight container. The seeds should keep for one to two weeks.

ROASTED SQUASH WITH SESAME SEEDS AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high, shaking pan frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cumin seeds and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Transfer seeds to a small bowl; let cool.
• Toss squashes with coriander, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread in a single layer; roast 15 minutes. Add sesame mixture and toss to coat, then flip slices. Roast until squashes are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes more; serve.