Roasted pumpkins seeds are a tasty, healthy snack containing few calories and little to no cholesterol or sodium. The traditional method of roasting pumpkin seeds is by oven, but you can achieve similar results by pan-frying them. The hot skillet puffs up the seeds and browns them. When they are done roasting, add sweet or salty seasonings based on what you are craving.
Step 1
Place a skillet on a stove top set to medium heat.
Step 2
Heat the skillet for a few minutes until it feels hot.
Step 3
Dip a pastry brush into a bowl of olive or vegetable oil. Brush the oil across the inside bottom of the heated skillet.
Step 4
Place pumpkin seeds into the pan.
Step 5
Stir the pumpkin seeds around in the skillet with a spoon or spatula continuously until they expand and start to brown.
Step 6
Place the pumpkin seeds in a bowl and toss with seasonings. Some suggested seasonings include sea salt, pepper, garlic salt, cumin, paprika, celery salt, ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves or a drizzle of olive oil.