How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are full of fiber and nutritious vitamins and minerals. Learn how to roast pumpkin seeds for a delicious snack, salad topping, or soup topping

Pumpkin Seeds Health Benefits

1. Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of essential fatty acids, which have numerous health benefits. From providing protection against serious health diseases such as high blood pressure, arthritis and cancer to promoting healthy skin and improving brain power, essential fatty acids present in pumpkin oil offer many health benefits.

2.  The Beta carotene present in pumpkin seeds and flesh has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Regular consumption of pumpkin can protect against joint inflammation and arthritis.

3.  The high amount of Vitamin A, C and E as well as Zinc present in pumpkin seeds, make it great for healthy and glowing skin. A cup of pumpkin seeds per day can prevent appearance of wrinkles and to keep your skin hydrated and glowing!

4.  Pumpkin seeds are the only seed that is alkaline-forming; in this world of highly acidic diets, that is a very good thing.

5.  Pumpkin seeds contain L-tryptophan, which helps with good sleep and lowering depression. Tryptophan is converted into serotonin and niacin. Serotonin is also very helpful in helping us to have a good night’s sleep.

6.  These little seeds also reduce inflammation for arthritis without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• sea salt to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
2. Toss seeds in a bowl with the oil and salt.
3. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.
5. Enjoy!

Recipes With Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

• High Protein Pumpkin Spice Dip in Just 5 Minutes!
• Protein Pumpkin Lentil Bread
• Super Easy Pumpkin Fudge
• Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Bark 🍁🍂🍃
• Rachel’s Simple Pumpkin Soup
• Pumpkin + Pomegranate Holiday Salad

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