RECIPE

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN
  • SERVINGS: Makes 1 Cup

Why bother toasting pumpkin seeds when you can buy them pretoasted? Because they'll have an irresistibly nutty flavor that the store-bought version never does.

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN
  • SERVINGS: Makes 1 Cup
  • FAST
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    2. 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
    3. 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat. When the oil is hot, add the pumpkin seeds and cook until puffed and browned, about 3 minutes; if they start popping, cover the skillet. Transfer the pumpkin seeds to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt, let cool and serve.