Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 8 Pumpkin Seed Recipes—Plus How to Roast Them to Perfection Because it's never too early to start celebrating pumpkin season. By Betty Gold Betty Gold Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Grace Elkus Grace Elkus Grace Elkus is a food writer and editor with over a decade of experience in culinary media. Highlights: * Associate food editor at Real Simple, where she developed recipes, wrote food stories, and assisted with styling * Deputy food director at Kitchn, where she and her team were responsible for 100 recipes a month * Currently the content lead for JOKR Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 20, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email One of the best parts of Halloween is rewarding your pumpkin-carving efforts by snacking on the pumpkin seeds, which become golden and toasty when roasted in the oven. But don't just settle for a sprinkle of salt and pepper—or wait until October!—to up your fall snacking game. Instead, follow one of our favorite pumpkin seed recipes so that this treat can take on a variety of bold flavors. Whether you prefer warm fall spices or a kick of Sriracha, we've got eight addictive twists on the crunchy autumn snack, along with some simple instructions on how to get from A to B. Bottom line: Before you toss any decorative pumpkins, consider cooking up some seeds or pumpkin puree. In fact, your waistline could thank you since pumpkin has a ton of notable health benefits. How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds What You'll Need 2 medium pumpkinsLarge spoon or pumpkin scoopColanderRimmed baking sheetSeasonings of your choice Steps Preheat the oven to 300°F.Scoop out the seeds from two medium-sized pumpkins (about two cups).Place the seeds in a colander and rinse with cold water, working to separate the seeds from the pumpkin guts.Pat seeds dry.Spread the seeds on a rimmed baking sheet.Bake seeds until dry throughout, about 50 to 60 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven, then raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Transfer the seeds to a bowl, add your choice of flavorings below, then return seeds to the baking sheet and roast 10 to 15 more minutes, or until golden. Seasoning Options 01 of 08 Salted Honey Pumpkin Seeds bhofack2/Getty Images After initial roasting, toss the seeds with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, then stir in 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon salt. Before returning the seeds to the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray (this will help prevent the honey from sticking). Return the seeds to a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden brown. 02 of 08 Maple-Mocha Pumpkin Seeds Maximilian Stock Ltd./Getty Images After the initial roasting, toss the seeds with 2 tablespoons coconut oil and 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, then stir in 1 tablespoon coffee grounds, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, ½ tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Return the seeds to a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden brown. 03 of 08 Gingerbread Pumpkin Seeds Blanchi Costela/Getty Images After the initial roasting, toss the seeds with 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, then stir in 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves. Return the seeds to a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden brown. 04 of 08 Chili-Lime Pumpkin Seeds Paula Hible/Getty Images After the initial roasting, toss the seeds with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, then stir in 2 tablespoons lime zest, two tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice, ½ tablespoon chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Return the seeds to a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden brown. 05 of 08 Rosemary-Parmesan Pumpkin Seeds Tobias Titz/Getty Images In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. After the initial roasting, pour mixture over seeds and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Return the seeds to a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden brown. 06 of 08 Curry-Sriracha Pumpkin Seeds Mark Pendergrass / EyeEm/Getty Images After the initial roasting, toss the seeds with 2 tablespoons Sriracha and 2 tablespoons sesame oil, then stir in 1 teaspoon curry powder and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Return the seeds to a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden brown. 07 of 08 Sweet-and-Salty Pumpkin Seeds John Kernick After the initial roasting, toss pumpkin seeds with 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.Return the seeds to a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden brown. 08 of 08 Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Francesco Lagnese In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon cumin and ½ teaspoon celery salt.After the initial roasting, pour mixture over seeds and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Return the seeds to a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden brown. 25 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes You'll Want to Eat All Year Round Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit