{"id":35821,"date":"2021-10-11T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/?p=35821"},"modified":"2023-02-20T11:08:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T17:08:36","slug":"pumpkin-seed-recipes-for-the-savvy-chef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/pumpkin-seed-recipes-for-the-savvy-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Seed Recipes for the Savvy Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin harvest is finally here. We&#8217;ll soon be elbow deep in slippery pumpkin innards. With pie on the mind, it&#8217;s tempting to toss those slimy <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/start-seeds-indoors-early-chicago\/\">seeds<\/a><\/span> in the compost, but collecting them is well worth the effort. Few fall snacks are so healthy, nourishing, and tasty as roasted pumpkin seeds\u2014here are some mouthwatering recipes to try!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Four Popular Pumpkin Seed Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35824 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-honey-roasted-pumpkin-seeds.png\" alt=\"Platt Hill Nursery honey roasted pumpkin seeds\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-honey-roasted-pumpkin-seeds.png 1200w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-honey-roasted-pumpkin-seeds-980x490.png 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-honey-roasted-pumpkin-seeds-480x240.png 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy this sweet recipe around the fireplace or to keep you warm during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.platthillnursery.com\/fall-decor-ideas-for-your-home-garden\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fall gardening<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re using seeds from your own pumpkin, there&#8217;s no need to shell them first. Once roasted, the whole package is crunchy and flavorful.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups pumpkin seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons olive or pumpkin seed oil\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons liquid honey\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea salt to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3>Directions:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 325F.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix the ingredients together in a skillet on the stove or in a bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or put the skillet directly into the oven, if it&#8217;s oven-safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roast the pumpkin seeds for 20-30 minutes, or until the seeds are crunchy all the way through. Stir occasionally to keep them from burning.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take them out of the oven and enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35825 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-coconut-pumpkin-seeds.png\" alt=\"Platt Hill Nursery coconut pumpkin seeds\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-coconut-pumpkin-seeds.png 1200w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-coconut-pumpkin-seeds-980x490.png 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-coconut-pumpkin-seeds-480x240.png 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Maple Coconut Roasted Pumpkin Seeds<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all tropical foods pair well with Canadian cuisine, but this recipe is one exception. The nutty flavors of maple, coconut, and pumpkin seeds are a match waiting to happen, like long-lost friends finally reunited. Add a pinch of salt, and you&#8217;re on your way to a satisfying snack.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups of pumpkin seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of coconut oil\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of maple syrup\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of shredded coconut\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 teaspoon of cinnamon\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea salt to taste\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Directions:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 325F.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix ingredients together in a skillet until the oil melts and the seeds are well coated.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If oven-safe, transfer the skillet into the oven. If not, pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and place in the oven.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the seeds are brown.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take them out of the oven and enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35826 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-salted-pumpkin-seeds.png\" alt=\"Platt Hill Nursery salted pumpkin seeds\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-salted-pumpkin-seeds.png 1200w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-salted-pumpkin-seeds-980x490.png 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-salted-pumpkin-seeds-480x240.png 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Simple Salt Roasted Pumpkin Seeds<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.platthillnursery.com\/simple-tips-beginner-vegetable-gardeners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garden vegetables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the taste is often so delicious that you don&#8217;t need any spices or sweeteners. With only three ingredients in this recipe, you&#8217;ll enjoy the pure goodness of the pepitas themselves. The secret in this recipe is to boil the seeds before toasting to get the perfect texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup pumpkin seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of salt\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil, as needed\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Directions:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boil the pumpkin seeds and salt in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drain the water from the pot and toss the seeds in olive oil.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roast them on a baking sheet at 400F for 20 minutes, or until they brown, stirring occasionally.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove them from the oven and enjoy. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/how-to-grow-indoor-herb-garden\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35827 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-rosemary-pumpkin-seeds.png\" alt=\"Platt Hill Nursery rosemary pumpkin seeds\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-rosemary-pumpkin-seeds.png 1200w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-rosemary-pumpkin-seeds-980x490.png 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-rosemary-pumpkin-seeds-480x240.png 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Rosemary Parmesan Pumpkin Seeds<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have two sweet recipes. Here is one more savory recipe to round out your repertoire. With this, you&#8217;ll be on your way to becoming a pepita roasting expert.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups pumpkin seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon olive oil\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoons of rosemary\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Directions:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 300F.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toss ingredients together in a bowl and transfer them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roast for 25 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove from the oven, sprinkle with more Parmesan, and enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you shell pumpkin seeds, they&#8217;re not good to eat raw. That&#8217;s where roasting recipes come in handy. These recipes turn a slimy inconvenience into the perfect fall snack. It&#8217;s always satisfying to turn a waste product into something useful. But far from being merely useful, seeds are arguably the most nutritious part of the pumpkin!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/platthillnursery.com\/r0wxmrag49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35830 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-pumpkin-seeds-subscribe-button.jpg\" alt=\"Platt Hill Nursery pumpkin recipes blog subscribe button\" width=\"1210\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-pumpkin-seeds-subscribe-button.jpg 1210w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-pumpkin-seeds-subscribe-button-980x324.jpg 980w, https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Platt-Hill-Nursery-pumpkin-seeds-subscribe-button-480x159.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1210px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1210px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1210\/400;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to talk more about pumpkins, or any gardening topic, pay us a visit at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.platthillnursery.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garden centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Bloomingdale and Carpentersville!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platt Hill Nursery is Chicago\u2019s premier garden center and nursery in the Chicagoland area.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turn a slimy inconvenience into the perfect fall snack. Here are four recipes for roasting pumpkin seeds!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":348,"featured_media":35822,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[976,971,977],"tags":[108,1199,1200,153,1196,1195,1197,1202,1201,1198],"class_list":["post-35821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","category-how-to","category-vegetables-herbs","tag-bloomingdale-garden-center","tag-honey-roasted-pumpkin-seeds","tag-maple-coconut-roasted-pumpkin-seeds","tag-platt-hill-nursery-is-chicagos-premier-garden-center-and-nursery","tag-pumpkin-recipes","tag-pumpkin-seed-recipe","tag-quick-thanksgiving-recipe","tag-rosemary-parmesan-pumpkin-seeds","tag-simple-salt-roasted-pumpkin-seeds","tag-thanksgiving-recipe-easy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/348"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35821\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}