7 Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Here are seven delicious pumpkin seed recipes that highlight the versatility and health benefits of this nutritious snack:

1. Cinnamon Apple and Pumpkin Seed Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup milk (coconut recommended)
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 apple, chopped
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
• Pinch of flaky salt

Instructions:

1. Combine milk, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup, and salt in a jar or bowl.
2. Refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
3. Sauté apple with butter and remaining cinnamon until soft.
4. Serve the chia pudding topped with sautéed apples and pumpkin seeds.

2. Roasted Garlic Sage Pesto Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 large sugar pumpkin (plus small ones for bowls)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 shallots, chopped
• Fresh thyme, chopped
• Chicken broth and coconut milk
• Cayenne pepper, nutmeg, maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Roast the pumpkin halves until tender.
2. Sauté shallots in butter, add thyme, and then the pumpkin puree with broth and coconut milk.
3. Blend ingredients until smooth.
4. Prepare pesto with garlic, parsley, sage, pistachios, and olive oil.
5. Serve soup topped with pesto and fried pumpkin seeds.

3. Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups pumpkin seeds
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil or melted coconut oil
• Your choice of spice blend (e.g., curry powder)

Instructions:

1. Clean the seeds by boiling them in salted water for about five minutes.
2. Pat dry and toss with oil and spices.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 350°F until golden brown (10 to 25 minutes).

4. Savory Pumpkin Seeds with Worcestershire Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pumpkin seeds
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ tablespoons melted butter
• 1¼ teaspoons salt

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F for about two hours until crispy [3].

5. Pumpkin Maple Pecan Granola

Ingredients:

• Rolled oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, spices

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
3. Cool before storing.

6. Spinach and Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Ingredients:

• Fresh spinach, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese (optional), pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Use as a pasta sauce or sandwich spread.

7. Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin seeds, brown sugar, cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Toss cleaned pumpkin seeds with brown sugar and cayenne.
2. Roast at a low temperature until caramelized.

These recipes not only make use of leftover pumpkin seeds but also provide a variety of flavors and textures to enjoy throughout the fall season!