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Roasted Squash Seeds Recipe

Roasted Squash Seeds

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole butternut squash
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • generous pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if you have it. I love using Reynolds parchment paper as it prevents a lot less cleanup when I am finished baking anything.
  • Using a large, sharp knife, lay the squash on its side, and carefully remove both ends of the squash. This allows a sturdier base when slicing in half.
  • Next, stand the squash upright. Place your knife in the middle of the squash and move it down the squash, slicing it in half.
  • Now the seeds are exposed. The first thing you will notice is that you do not have as nearly enough seeds as a pumpkin yields, but don't worry, these will make a phenomenal snack.
  • Remove the seeds and place them in a bowl. Set the squash to the side, for another use (I will get to that later).
  • Remove the flesh from the seeds, then rinse with cold water.
  • Pat the seeds dry.
  • Add the melted butter and salt to the seeds, and give a good mix.
  • Add these to the baking sheet and place in the preheated oven for nearly 20 minutes, or until crunchy. Take a look at these about 10 minutes in to cooking, giving them a mix along the way.
  • The end result is, well, in my opinion, a much better seed than the traditional pumpkin. They are smaller and have a bit of color from the orange interior.