“Most pumpkin dishes involve scooping out the seeds, cutting off the skin, and chopping up the flesh before cooking.” -Yotam Otollenghi
Halloween is here, and that means that all around the country pumpkins are being carved into jack-o-lanterns of various shapes and sizes. One thing all these jack-o-lanterns have in common is that they used to contain seeds. While most people toss these seeds in the trash, there are tons of great recipes you can use to turn those humdrum seeds into culinary gold. We’ve listed a few of our favorites below.
There are a few more recipes involving pumpkin seeds, but these are without doubt our favorites. We hope you enjoy them as well, and as always wish you good times with good friends and good food.
1. Roast Them-Roasted pumpkin seeds are the easiest way to enjoy these little delights. This super simple roasting recipe makes enjoying pumpkin seeds easy. As a bonus, pumpkin seeds are very good for you, containing essential oils that help your body function to optimum performance.
2. Pumpkin Seed Pesto- While it’s not your momma’s pesto, it is absolutely delicious. This pumpkin seed pesto is equally good spread on toast as when mixed in with warm pasta.
3. Use Them In Unexpected Places- You wouldn’t expect to see pumpkin seed in a savory dish, but this savory seed sauce over chicken is simply out of this world. Using grilled chicken in this dish adds a nice contrast of edgy char and silky pumpkin flavors. This would be amazing with a ginger-scented basmati or jasmine rice.
4. Pumpkin Seed Brittle-We’ve all heard of peanut brittle, but pumpkin seed brittle is even better. The best part about it is that it’s not over salted which is a common problem with many peanut products. It’s also relatively good for you, so you can snack with few worries about your waistline.
