Pumpkin Puree and Roasted Seeds
Making pumpkin puree and roasting seeds is easy. Once you learn how to make your own, there's no going back!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Baking Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Keyword: Minimal Waste, Pumpkin
Food Processor
Baking Sheets
Parchment Paper
Preheat the oven to 375º and scrub the pumpkin clean
Cut off the top of the pumpkin and cleave in two
Scoop out the pulp and seeds into a bowl, scraping the pumpkin clean
Sprinkle salt on the flesh and place upside down on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Roast the pumpkin for 45 minutes, or until it's easily pierced through with a knife. Allow to cool.
While the pumpkin is roasting, add the pulp and seeds to a bowl of water and separate the seeds.
Spread the cleaned seeds on a parchment lined baking sheet and allow to dry overnight.
Once the pumpkin is cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh into a food processor bowl and process until smooth.
PUMPKIN SEEDS
The next day, drizzle the seeds with your favourite oil and toss in a blend of spices.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until crispy, in a 300º oven.
Store in an airtight container.
BEST PRACTICES
- Reserve the water from the pumpkin seed washing to make a homemade broth from scratch.
- Use the de-seeded pumpkin pulp to make broth, or freeze for future use.
- The pumpkin puree should be used within six months of freezing.