Pumpkin Seeds Roasted are a Garden Bonus
published by Jenilia12 on Mar 5, 2010
The gift of gardening is enjoying the fruits and vegetables of your work. You may be overlooking a delicious and nutritious crop that right under your hoe – roast pumpkin seeds.
The gift of gardening is enjoying the fruits and vegetables of your work. You may be overlooking a delicious and nutritious crop that right under your hoe – roast pumpkin seeds.
Pumpkins have been a popular part of vegetable gardens for several years. The word comes from the Greek word “pompon,” which means large melon. Native Americans had roasted pumpkin and wove dried strips into mats. Today, we include pumpkins in our vegetable gardening mainly for their decorating and pie value. We usually throw the seeds away.
Next time you carve a jack-’o-lantern or cook a pumpkin for pie filling, save those seeds. They make nutty-flavored snacks that contains good source of protein, fiber, iron and phosphorous.
Below is an easy, fun recipe for roasting pumpkin seeds. The whole family will enjoy making and eating this new treat from the garden. Some people like to wash the seeds before roasting. Others leave any pumpkin particles for added flavor and nutrition.
Prepare Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients:
2 Cups Pumpkin Seeds
Half cup Water
2 Tablespoons salt
1 Tablespoon melted butter
Procedure:
1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees
2. Bring water and salt to a boil. Add the seeds and boil for 8 to 10 minutes
3. Drain the seeds in a colander and spread them on a paper towel to dry.
4. Melt the butter. Put the dry seeds and butter in a large bowl and toss until the seeds are evenly coated.
5. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until they reach a light, golden brown color. Stir seeds every 10 minutes during cooking.
7. Cool the seeds completely before eating.
You can remove the hulls from the seeds after roasting or eat the seeds hull and all. Keep roasted seeds in airtight containers.
Gardening Tip: Set a few seeds aside before roasting. These free seeds will start next year’s pumpkin patch.
# 1 by Jimmy Shilaho
March 5th, 2010 at 3:20 am #
Another nice recipe.
# 2 by ganeshgolha
March 5th, 2010 at 4:30 am #
Good one
# 3 by diamondpoet
March 5th, 2010 at 5:06 am #
They are also good for your health, good info.
# 4 by MCA
March 5th, 2010 at 5:22 am #
good share
# 5 by seoprofessional
March 5th, 2010 at 5:37 am #
very good recipes. thanks for sharing
# 6 by ujwal28
March 5th, 2010 at 5:40 am #
nice info.
# 7 by Michael Eboh
March 5th, 2010 at 7:17 am #
great share!
# 8 by Precious Illusions
March 5th, 2010 at 9:01 am #
umm…yummy!
# 9 by Julie McMurchie
March 5th, 2010 at 9:37 am #
I remember eating pumpkin seeds as a kid. They were always a treat. I didn’t know then that they are good for you too!. Thanks for the easy recipe.
# 10 by cutedrishti8
March 5th, 2010 at 10:40 am #
Something different…
# 11 by Night Story
March 5th, 2010 at 11:35 am #
I like your recipe for roasted pumkin seeds.
# 12 by 8Shei8
March 5th, 2010 at 5:41 pm #
A nice twist! Thanks for sharing.
# 13 by giftarist
March 6th, 2010 at 3:38 pm #
Nice. Might as well try it.
# 14 by Shirley Shuler
March 6th, 2010 at 11:47 pm #
Great recipe, will give this a try.
# 15 by sambhafusia
March 7th, 2010 at 12:32 pm #
great share..thanks for that
# 16 by standingproud
March 8th, 2010 at 10:04 am #
I eat and eat pumpkin, likey lots, and yes I have dried the seeds and replanted .:)
# 17 by paul
March 8th, 2010 at 12:20 pm #
Absolutely fantastic gardeners article. Can I just add:
Buying Plant Seed – Plan Ahead
When buying seeds it is easy to get carried away by thoughts of flower beds filled with row upon row of glorious colour. Do not forget that the plants need to be raised in frost free and light conditions until as late as May when the weather warms up sufficiently to plant them in the garden. Consider carefully how much space will be available, particularly in April when the tiny seedlings will have increased in size considerably
# 18 by albert1jemi
March 9th, 2010 at 12:23 am #
excellent share
# 19 by kinguc
March 15th, 2010 at 6:02 pm #
good resaerch
# 20 by gaby7
May 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm #
Wonderful! My mother fed us on pumpkins and eating the seeds were compussory, although we detested the seeds was a must
# 21 by Authoress Terry E. Lyle
May 29th, 2010 at 7:02 am #
I love pumpkin seeds…thanks for sharing.
# 22 by Agasthya
January 2nd, 2011 at 1:22 pm #
I like roasted pumpkin seeds too!..Thanks for sharing!
# 23 by erwinkennythomas
August 1st, 2011 at 3:45 pm #
v. good share!
# 24 by Saurav Banerjee
August 2nd, 2011 at 10:28 am #
Certainly delicious and nutritious!
# 25 by neopisiva
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:30 pm #
They are truly tasty-its a good and healthy snack!
# 26 by Eunice Tan
August 3rd, 2011 at 9:03 pm #
Wow. This is superb recipe of pumpkin seeds.
# 27 by Joe Ram
August 3rd, 2011 at 11:52 pm #
sounds good!
# 28 by rappeter13
August 4th, 2011 at 1:46 am #
I love roasted pumpkin seeds.
# 29 by sambasivarao
August 4th, 2011 at 10:21 am #
Very tasty and good for health,
# 30 by juliachild
August 4th, 2011 at 12:14 pm #
great share
# 31 by T. S. GARP
August 6th, 2011 at 1:32 pm #
Very nice recipes, I like anything to do with the Autumn and Fall seasons, especially with pumpkins in it. Pumpkin seeds are indeed a great treat to eat!
# 32 by Payge
August 8th, 2011 at 2:35 pm #
My late mother made these for us as kids and they are now a fond memory.Should get a pumpkin and do this with my own grandchildren.
# 33 by Socorro Lawas
August 9th, 2011 at 7:37 pm #
Next time I’ll save the seeds. TY for the recipe. I’ll try it.