{"id":1032,"date":"2020-05-26T08:10:01","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T08:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/?p=1032"},"modified":"2020-05-26T08:10:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-26T08:10:02","slug":"6-ways-to-season-pumpkin-seeds-5-other-ways-to-eat-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/6-ways-to-season-pumpkin-seeds-5-other-ways-to-eat-them\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ways to season pumpkin seeds & 5 other ways to eat them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Don\u2019t even think about tossing those pumpkin seeds after cleaning out the inside of your Jack-o\u2019-lantern-to-be \u2014 you just got a free dinner ingredient (or snack) with the purchase of your pumpkin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seeds, known as pepitas, can be seasoned, roasted in the oven and eaten as a healthy snack, or can be used as an ingredient in a tasty dish. They\u2019re a very good source of phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, antioxidants and phytosterols; and they\u2019re also a good source of protein, zinc, copper and iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 seasoning methods for roasted pumpkin seeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why not throw those pumpkin seeds in the oven to roast while you\u2019re busy carving the next best Jack-o\u2019-lantern on the block? When you\u2019re done, you\u2019ll have a toasty, nutritious snack waiting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to get creative with the way you season your pumpkin seeds. Try these unique ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Donal Skehan\u2019s spicy pumpkin seeds<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 made with butter, chili powder, cayenne and sea salt<\/li>
  • Real Simple\u2019s spiced pumpkin seeds<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 made with olive oil, celery salt and ground cumin<\/li>
  • All Recipes\u2019 Maryland pumpkin seeds<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 made with vegetable oil and Old Bay<\/li>
  • Cooking With My Kid\u2019s caramelized pumpkin seeds<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 made with olive oil, brown sugar and kosher salt<\/li>
  • Fine Cooking\u2019s crunchy roasted pepitas<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 made with olive oil, ground coriander, kosher salt, dried dill, black pepper and cayenne<\/li>
  • Bon Appetit\u2019s curried pumpkin seeds<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 made with vegetable oil spray, egg whites, lime juice, olive oil, sugar, curry powder, kosher salt and cayenne<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    5 ways to use pumpkin seeds as an ingredient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Whether you\u2019re craving something savory or sweet, pepitas can add some extra flavor and nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Halibut with pepitas, capers and tomatoes<\/strong>
    We\u2019re big fans of pairing pumpkin seeds with fish, and this Cat Cora recipe does it beautifully. Plus, you can munch on some of the roasted pumpkin seeds while you\u2019re cooking the halibut. We also recommend experimenting with pepitas-encrusted fish if you\u2019re feeling adventurous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Lemon pepita pesto & London broil<\/strong>
    Our favorite on the list, this recipe from Cheeky Kitchen makes for a delicious, hearty meal that really hits the spot after a long day. And the pesto \u2014 made with basil, garlic, pepitas, lemon and coconut oil \u2014 is just as phenomenal on fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Roasted figs with honey & pepitas<\/strong>
    Oh, yes \u2014 pumpkin seeds can even be used in desserts. For all of you with a sweet tooth, try this healthy recipe from Ingredients, Inc. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it also consists of just five ingredients: fresh figs, cooking spray, honey, pepitas and Parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Sweet potato & pepita stuffing<\/strong>
    Introducing your new favorite Thanksgiving dish \u2014 guaranteed to impress the in-laws. This stuffing recipe from Real Simple<\/em> takes full advantage of seasonal produce, combining sweet potatoes and pepitas with Italian bread and fresh sage. If it were up to us (it\u2019s not), we\u2019d substitute this for sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving \u2014 marshmallows just don\u2019t belong at the dinner table. (Sorry, Mom.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Pepita-roasted tomatillo dip<\/strong>
    Everybody loves a good dip \u2014 especially if it\u2019s not bound to end up on your hips. This pepita-roasted tomatillo dip from Sunset<\/em> (and featured on MyRecipes.com) is the perfect fall appetizer when served with tortilla chips. The pureed tomatillos \u2014 not cream \u2014 provide the smooth, rich texture, and one serving clocks in at only 36 calories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Don\u2019t even think about tossing those pumpkin seeds after cleaning out the inside of your Jack-o\u2019-lantern-to-be \u2014 you just got<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1032"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1032"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1032\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}