It’s that time of year again—pumpkin season is in full swing! It’s time to carve and decorate pumpkins, but what should you do with all those pumpkin seeds? Here are ten creative and delicious recipes to make the most out of your pumpkin seeds.
- Pumpkin Seed Crusted Trout – Make fish more exciting with pumpkin seeds. Crush pumpkin seeds in a plastic bag, chop cilantro finely, and prepare a sauce with wine, lime juice, and butter.
- Green Bean Salad with Pumpkin Seed Dressing – Try a healthy fall salad with toasted pumpkin seeds, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lemon juice.
- Savory Pumpkin Hummus – A festive spread made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, and pumpkin puree.
- Spiced Pumpkin Seeds – A spicy twist on a classic favorite with lemon juice, sea salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Pumpkin Seed Brittle – A sweet treat made with sugar, sea salt, and roasted pumpkin seeds, perfect for pumpkin lovers.
- Pumpkin Seed Pesto – Spice up your pasta or sandwiches with roasted pumpkin seed pesto, garlic, and cilantro.
- Pumpkin Seed Butter – A nut-free alternative to peanut butter, perfect for those with allergies, made by blending pumpkin seeds in a food processor.
- Pepita Rice Pudding – A unique topping for rice pudding made with golden brown sautéed pumpkin seeds, raisins, and a touch of rum.
- Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – A sweet and spicy treat perfect for cozy fall days, with butter, cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg.
- Rosemary Garlic Pumpkin Seeds – A savory variation on classic roasted pumpkin seeds with rosemary, thyme, sage, and garlic salt.
