The options are endless for roasted pumpkin seeds (peptitas). Here are 8 flavorful ways to enjoy these tasty little seeds.

Curved white dish containing untoasted pepitas. Pumpkin in background.

First way: Yummy.

Second way: Delicious.

Third way: Delectable.

Fourth way: Tasty.

Fifth way: Scrumptious.

Sixth way: Finger-licking good.

Seventh way: Flavorful.

Eighth way: Delish.

Pumpkin seeds EIGHT ways. Things got a bit out of control. I thought about doing a pepita series (similar to my hot fudge series) but decided to give you all eight at once. I have so many great things to share with you that I don’t want to use up a whole week just talking about pumpkin seeds.

A few of these recipes are adapted from Everyday Food magazine but the rest were thought up in my crazy big head. (Really, my head is crazy large. My poor daughter inherited this trait.)

I bought raw peptitas for these recipes (peptitas = shelled pumpkin seeds). You could use the seeds that you clean out of your pumpkin in these recipes, just make sure to clean and dry them thoroughly. The pepitas are not as tough since they don’t have the outer shell, and they’re much easier to prepare. I love the pretty green color.

Large roasting pan, foiled lined with three types of seasoned pepitas, on stovetop.

Ready for the recipes?

Here.

We.

Go.

Each recipe makes two cups, but feel free to scale back based on the amount of seeds you have, or the number of varieties you wish to make. 

Several seasoned roasted pepitas on gray board.

1. Traditional

2 cups pepitas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 to 1 tsp of freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine all ingredients and spread in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Seeds should be golden and crunchy.

Overhead view of wooden salt and pepper grinders, with small dish of olive oil, on deck boards.

2. Ginger Soy 

2 cups pepitas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1.5 teaspoons ground ginger

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine all ingredients and spread in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Seeds should be golden and crunchy.

Overhead view of small paper cup containing soy sauce, surrounded by small mounds of white sugar and ground ginger.

3. Pumpkin Pie Spice

2 cups pepitas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon fine salt

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine all ingredients and spread in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Seeds should be golden and crunchy.

Close up of small white bowl containing brown sugar and dark brown spice.

4. Maple Chili Powder

2 cups pepitas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1.5 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fine salt

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine all ingredients and spread in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Seeds should be golden and crunchy.

Overhead view of square white plate containing white paper cup of maple syrup, and 3 small piles of cumin, chili powder, and salt.

5. Curry Lime

2 cups pepitas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1.5 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fine salt

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine all ingredients and spread in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Seeds should be golden and crunchy.

Closeup horizontal shot of wooden cutting board with three rows of spices, and 3 lime wedges.

6. Italian

2 cups pepitas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon fine salt

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine all ingredients and spread in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Seeds should be golden and crunchy.

Overhead view of shallow dish containing Italian spice and olive oil.

7. Jamaican Jerk (Disclaimer: this is the only flavor that I didn’t actually bake. However, still wanted to share with you guys. Let me know if you try it!)

2 cups pepitas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning, crumbled with your fingers
1/2 teaspoon fine salt

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine all ingredients and spread in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Seeds should be golden and crunchy.

Closeup of Jamaican jerk seasoning.

8. Latte

2 cups pepitas
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1.5 teaspoons espresso powder

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine all ingredients and spread in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through (watch these closely, they like to burn). Seeds should be golden and crunchy.

Very closeup of espresso powder and brown sugar side by side.

Recipe

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) Eight Ways

4.35 from 23 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
The options are endless for roasted pumpkin seeds (peptitas). Here are 8 flavorful ways to enjoy these tasty little seeds.
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Ingredients 

Traditional

  • 2 cups pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper

Ginger Soy

  • 2 cups pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

Pumpkin Pie Spice

  • 2 cups pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

Maple Chili Powder

  • 2 cups pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

Curry Lime

  • 2 cups pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

Italian

  • 2 cups pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

Jamaican Jerk

  • 2 cups pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning, crumbled with your fingers
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

Latte

  • 2 cups pepitas
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Combine all ingredients and spread in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Seeds should be golden and crunchy.

Notes

  • Nutrition is based on 1/4 cup serving of plain pepitas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup, Calories: 169kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Sodium: 5mg, Fiber: 2g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did You Make This?Share a comment and rating below! I love hearing what you think!
Verdict: Great snacking material, they would all be perfect to set out at a fall party. My favorite is the Maple Chili Powder, and my least favorite is the Curry Lime.
Husband’s take: “Good!” Sometimes he is a man of very few words. I pressed him for more details. He said he liked the Maple Chili Powder the best. “They would be really good if you were just snacking on them and drinking beer.” Then he said he liked them all, and I asked “Even the curry?” (He is not a fan of curry.) In response he said, “I didn’t hate the curry!” So there ya go. They are tasty.
Changes I would make: None.
Difficulty: Easy!

Close up of a large pile of seasoned roasted pepitas in varnished wooden bowl.

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88 Comments

  1. Kelly says:

    I was reading this yesterday while munching on pepitas and realized I had everything to make the maple chile ones. They were really great – my 21 month old can’t get enough. We’ll be making those again for our Halloween party this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Rachel says:

      Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. They were by far my favorite flavor too.

  2. Cookie and Kate says:

    Love this post! Every single idea sounds great but you really sold me on the maple chile powder variety. Those sound right up my alley. Now I just have to find me a pumpkin to gut! Mwaha.

  3. Tracey says:

    I love your writing style Rachel – it’s so conversational!

  4. Leslie Means says:

    Awesome! I think I totally have to link your blog on mine next week! I’m doing a countdown to Halloween for the next two weeks starting Monday and THIS is a great idea for pumpkin seeds. Thanks! :)

    1. Rachel says:

      Awesome, thanks! Let me know when you post it!

  5. BigFatBaker says:

    The maple chili powder, curry lime, and latte all sound so delicious! I have a few pie pumpkins that I need to roast, so I’ll have to save the seeds and try a few of these recipes out! Thanks for sharing.

  6. Jamie @ thrifty veggie mama says:

    Yummy! I love pumpkin seeds. It is my favorite part of carving a pumpkin! I found the raw ones at my local Kroger.

    1. Rachel says:

      Did you really? Our Kroger stinks.

  7. Aly ~ Cooking in Stilettos says:

    I think I really need to try a few variations of these – esp. the latte and chili ones. I always have pepitas in my pantry for granola and other recipes and this would definitely be a nice change up!

    1. Rachel says:

      I loved the chili ones. Could eat them by the handful!

  8. Delishhh says:

    Wow – 8 ways – where do i start. . .very nice!

  9. Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says:

    Thanks for all the ideas! I’m loving the latte ones.

  10. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says:

    This is so clever. Would you link it to my pumpkin round up today? Pretty please???