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Thai-Inspired Roasted Acorn Squash Soup (Vegan)

Thai-Inspired Roasted Acorn Squash Soup (Vegan)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place acorn squash halves, cut-sides up, on a baking sheet. Place 1 teaspoon coconut oil and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in the cavity of each half. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 40 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  4. 4 While cooling, heat remaining 2 teaspoons coconut oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute until soft and caramelized, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, curry paste, ginger, and a pinch of salt; stir to incorporate and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable stock and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Scoop the squash flesh out of the skins and place it into the pot. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  6. 6 Stir in coconut milk and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Heat until completely warm throughout, about 3 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds.

By Gwenevere Madsen Bland

Best Baconless Broccoli Salad

Best Baconless Broccoli Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss broccoli, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, red onion, and flax seeds together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour over salad and toss until ingredients are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle pecans over salad before serving.

By BoltGirl

Trailmix Oatmeal Cookies

Trailmix Oatmeal Cookies

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs and mix well. Mix in applesauce and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. 3 Mix oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until well combined. Fold in raisins, coconut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and ground flax seed.
  4. 4 Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking pans, flattening slightly using a fork dipped in a glass of cold water.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 11 to 13 minutes.

By KeepinItReal

Couscous Salad with Kale, Tomatoes, Cranberries, and Feta

Couscous Salad with Kale, Tomatoes, Cranberries, and Feta

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove kale leaves from stems; finely chop leaves and massage with oil in a large bowl until dark green and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with kosher salt. Add feta cheese, cranberries, couscous, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
  2. 2 Squeeze lemon juice over ingredients and toss until blended.

By sissyneck

Savory Pumpkin Hummus

Savory Pumpkin Hummus

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pulse lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt together in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Add garbanzo beans and olive oil and pulse until smooth.
  4. 4 Add pumpkin, cumin, and cayenne pepper; process until well blended. Transfer hummus to a container with a lid and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  5. 5 Fold pumpkin seeds into hummus; garnish with paprika.

By Georgia J Llewellyn

Autumn Apple Pepita Salad

Autumn Apple Pepita Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss pepitas with 1 teaspoon olive oil in a bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Toast in the preheated oven until pepitas start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  3. 3 Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, mayonnaise, shallot, and black pepper together in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Screw on lid tightly and shake dressing vigorously.
  4. 4 Toss the toasted pepitas, dressing, romaine lettuce, spinach, apple chips, cranberries, and bleu cheese together in a large bowl.

By Dianne

Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad

Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk shallot, vinegar, oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; set vinaigrette aside.
  3. 3 Combine Brussels sprouts, apples, cranberries, almonds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds in a bowl; toss with vinaigrette to coat.
  4. 4 Serve and enjoy!

By Ann Freele

Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl

Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Bring water and bulgur to a boil in a saucepan; cover saucepan and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until water is absorbed and bulgur is soft, about 12 minutes. Keep warm.
  3. 3 Place sweet potato in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Transfer sweet potato to the prepared baking sheet in one row on one-fourth of baking sheet. Place fennel in the same bowl. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to the same baking sheet in one row next to sweet potato, keeping each separate.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Place red onion in the same bowl. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to the same baking sheet in one row next to fennel, keeping each separate. Place red bell pepper in the same bowl. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Place on the same baking sheet in one row next to onion, keeping each separate.
  5. 5 Cook in the preheated oven until vegetables are cooked to desired doneness, 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Place tempeh in a bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; toss to coat.
  7. 7 Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté tempeh, turning occasionally, until all sides are evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  8. 8 Whisk orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  9. 9 Divide bulgur between two bowls; divide sweet potato, fennel, red onion, and bell pepper between bowls and place around bulgur. Top with 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds; drizzle vinaigrette over each bowl.

By France Cevallos

Maryland Pumpkin Seeds

Maryland Pumpkin Seeds

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Rinse pumpkin seeds in a colander. Spread onto paper towels; pat dry.
  3. 3 Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray; spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer. Coat seeds with cooking spray; sprinkle with seafood seasoning.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until dry and toasted, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cool.

By jolly_holly

Baked Pumpkin Seeds

Baked Pumpkin Seeds

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss pumpkin seeds, oil, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl until evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until seeds are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

By Jenrocks2

Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds

Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour vinegar over pumpkin seeds in a large bowl; let soak for at least 1 hour. Drain; stir in salt.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place seeds in the basket; cook for 30 minutes, shaking the basket every 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer seeds to a paper-towel-lined plate; let sit 5 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet; drizzle with oil, season with salt, and toss to evenly coat.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 45 minutes.

By ONEMINA

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss seeds in a large bowl with the butter and salt. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet; bake until golden, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.

By Rosemary

Sweet Pumpkin Seeds

Sweet Pumpkin Seeds

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Remove pulp and strings from pumpkin seeds. Wash and thoroughly dry seeds.
  3. 3 Place melted butter in a large bowl; add seeds and toss until evenly coated. Transfer seeds to the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir to coat; spread into a single layer.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Sprinkle seeds with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; stir to coat, spread into a single layer, and bake for 5 minutes more.
  6. 6 Sprinkle seeds with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; stir to coat, spread into a single layer, and bake 5 minutes more.
  7. 7 Sprinkle seeds with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir to coat and spread into a single layer.
  8. 8 Bake until sugar is coated onto seeds, about 10 minutes more. Cool seeds on the baking sheet.

By Denise A

Sweet Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Sweet Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet, and spread them out into a single layer. Roast until brown and crisp, about 45 minutes. Set the seeds aside in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Place the cinnamon, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl, and set aside.
  4. 4 Place olive oil and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, and heat and stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar turns a light golden brown color. Watch it carefully to avoid burning.
  5. 5 Pour the caramelized sugar mixture over the roasted pumpkin seeds, and stir to coat. Pour the cinnamon-chili powder mixture over the seeds, and toss to coat the seeds with the spices.

By Traci

Savory Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Savory Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Rinse pumpkin seeds and pat dry with paper towel: place in a bowl. Add Worcestershire sauce, melted butter, and seasoned salt; stir until evenly coated. Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until crisp, dry, and golden brown, about 1 hour.

By CRYSTAL10

Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Stir together the pumpkin seeds and butter in a bowl. Add the salt, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce; stir. Spread the seeds in a single layer on the baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until crispy, about 45 minutes.

By lotus petal

Air Fryer Maple-Chili Pumpkin Seeds

Air Fryer Maple-Chili Pumpkin Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place pumpkin seeds in a bowl. Pour melted butter over the seeds and stir. Add syrup, chili, powder, cumin, and salt. Stir until evenly combined. Place seeds in an even layer in the basket of the air fryer. Work in batches if necessary.
  3. 3 Cook for 30 minutes, shaking the basket every 10 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a paper towel-lined plate and let sit for 5 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Pumpkin Seed Brittle

1.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved and turned a golden brown color. Immediately add pumpkin seeds and mix well to coat with the caramelized sugar.
  3. 3 Spread the very hot pumpkin seed mix thinly onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool to room temperature. Break or cut into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool place or in the refrigerator.

By hirtamadl

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Rinse pumpkin seeds in a colander.
  2. 2 Line a large plate with 2 paper towels. Spread pumpkin seeds on plate; cover with 2 more paper towels. Gently press to remove excess water. Let sit at room temperature until dried, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer seeds to a medium bowl. Add oil, paprika, and salt; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Place pumpkin seeds in the air fryer basket in a thin layer.
  5. 5 Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket frequently, 15 to 35 minutes.

By Bren

Best Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Best Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Clean and dry pumpkin seeds so there is no goo or strings.
  3. 3 Melt butter onto a cookie sheet. Spread pumpkin seeds evenly over the buttered sheet and sprinkle with salt and water.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the pan every few minutes to ensure even baking.

By Kate O'Shea

Pumpkin Seed Beer Brittle

Pumpkin Seed Beer Brittle

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the pumpkin seeds until they have browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer into a bowl, and mix with cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Set aside. Butter a jellyroll pan, and set aside near the stove.
  2. 2 Butter a jellyroll pan, and set aside near the stove.
  3. 3 Combine the sugar and beer in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture boils and the sugar has dissolved. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the temperature measured by a candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), about 40 minutes. When the candy reaches the correct temperature (hard crack) it will form brittle strings when dripped into ice water.
  4. 4 Remove the candy from the heat, and quickly stir in the pumpkin seeds. Pour the candy carefully into the prepared jellyroll pan to form a thin layer; allow to cool. Break the candy into bite-size pieces once cool. Store in an airtight container.

By sueb

Asparagus With Toasted Seeds

Asparagus With Toasted Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus in microwave-proof dish and add 2 tablespoons water. Cook on high until tender, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and cook for 1 minute, tossing to coat with the oil. Add pumpkin and sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute.

By Bren

Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
75 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine pumpkin seeds, whiskey, bacon drippings, brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a simmer and cook until seeds begin to turn gray in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer; season with salt.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, 1 to 1 ½ hours.

By Guinevere

Crispy, Crunchy Pumpkin Seeds

Crispy, Crunchy Pumpkin Seeds

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Toss pumpkin seeds and melted butter together in a bowl. Season with garlic salt, onion salt, and paprika; toss until evenly coated. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp, stirring halfway through, about 45 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

By Leanna the Squirrel

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Sugar and Spice

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Sugar and Spice

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted, about 45 minutes. Larger seeds may take longer.
  4. 4 Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add toasted pumpkin seeds; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup sugar. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until sugar melts, about 45 seconds.
  6. 6 Pour candied pumpkin seeds into bowl with spiced sugar; stir until coated. Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

By Jani

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place pumpkin seeds into a large bowl. Mix butter, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl; pour over seeds and toss until evenly coated. Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until seeds are light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven; sprinkle sugar over warm seeds and stir until evenly coated.

By GMW

Sweet Curry Pumpkin Seeds

Sweet Curry Pumpkin Seeds

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine pumpkin seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and curry powder in a bowl. Add vegetable oil gradually, until lightly coated. Spread seeds evenly on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the sheet from the oven and flip the seeds. Continue baking, flipping seeds every 10 minutes, until crunchy and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

By ziblizard

Cinnamon and Ginger Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds

Cinnamon and Ginger Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar together in a bowl; add cinnamon, ginger, and salt and mix well. Stir pumpkin seeds into butter mixture until evenly coated. Spread seeds in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; check seeds and continue baking for 10 minutes more.
  4. 4 Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter together in a bowl and stir onto the pumpkin seeds.
  5. 5 Continue baking seeds until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes more.

By Kittycat