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I recently discovered the delights of the Carnival Squash! This winter squash drew me to it because of its beautiful colors. So I snapped one up from my grocery store and enjoyed some amazing Balsamic and Fennel Roasted Carnival Squash.
Part of the fun of roasting squash is the bonus that you get...the seeds! Squash seeds, like pumpkin seeds or those from a butternut squash, are FAB for roasting, so I saved my carnival squash seeds and made this delicious snack. 😋
You'll absolutely love that with minimal effort here, you will get a maximal return on a healthy snack that will most likely be enjoyed in a very short time indeed!
🥘 Ingredients
So here's what you will need to make this delicious crunchy snack:
- Carnival squash seeds, cleaned up and pith/pulp removed
- Butter
- Cajun seasoning (I used Nunu's); you can sub another seasoning of your choice, but Cajun spice is nice!
- Salt, to taste
I've chosen butter rather than olive oil for this recipe because I think the butter adds a richer flavor than olive oil.
The Cajun seasoning gives these seeds a bit of a kick! However, you can substitute All Purpose Seasoning or simply salt and black pepper if you prefer.
So now let me show you how to make these delicious seeds!
🔪 Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to an oven temperature of 325F.
Now, the hardest about this recipe is cleaning the seeds up. The best and easiest way to do this is place the seeds in a colander under some running water. You can also place the seeds in a large bowl with some cold water. Use your hands to detach the pith/pulp and stringy bits from the seeds.
You don't have to worry about removing every last bit of the fibrous strands from the seeds, just remove as much as you can.
Use paper towels to pat the clean seeds dry and leave them to the side.
Melt the butter in a small heatproof bowl in your microwave for just a few seconds. Then add the seasoning and the seeds to the melted butter and stir well to combine.
Then place the seeds in a single layer on a roasting pan or on a baking sheet (you can use some aluminum foil or parchment paper if you like). Give them space so that they don't overlap too much.
Place the tray in your preheated oven for around 10 minutes or, until the seeds turn a light golden brown.
What may happen is that the seeds start to pop. My seeds started to pop 10 minutes in, so at that point I knew they were just about ready! It's best to stay close by when the seeds are in the oven roasting. Once you hear several of them pop, they pop fast so you'll have to move fast to get them out of the oven at that point.
Now place the seeds in a small bowl.
The last step is to add a small amount of salt to taste, if necessary. And now it's time to enjoy your delicious roasted Carnival Squash seeds!!
Roasted Squash Seeds Are The Perfect Nibble!
My delicious nibble didn't last long. Once you try one, it's hard to stop eating them and you will love the nutty flavor!
Anyway, enjoy these roasted seeds as the perfect snack along with a favorite drink. Or, these are great added as a crunchy topping for salads.
Next time I plan on picking up 2 carnival squashes so that I can have more seeds to roast!
If you make these, I'd love to know how they turned out and value your comments! You can comment below, underneath the recipe card. 😊
FAQ
Store your roasted squash seeds in an airtight container on your counter at room temperature and enjoy within a couple of days.
I love using Cajun seasoning for roasting these squash seeds. However consider using these other seasonings with some salt: curry powder, chili powder, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper. If you like things sweet you could add some brown sugar!
Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!
Here are some other recipes you may enjoy!
- Balsamic and Fennel Roasted Carnival Squash - you'll love this squash recipe!
- Japanese Soy Braised Acorn Squash Recipe
- Mouthwatering Everything Bagel Cashews
- Roasted Rutabaga and Carrots
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Easy and Perfect Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds Recipe
Equipment
- Oven
- 1 roasting tray or baking sheet
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup carnival squash seeds this amount was from a 2 lb carnival squash
- ½ tablespoon butter
- ¼ ts Cajun seasoning you can sub another seasoning of your choice, such as all purpose seasoning
Optional
- salt to taste (only if needed)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 325F. Clean the seeds up. The best way to do this is to place the seeds in a colander under some running water. Use your hands to detach the pith/pulp and stringy bits from the seeds.
- Use paper towels to pat the seeds dry and leave them to the side. Melt the butter in a small heatproof bowl in your microwave for just a few seconds. Then add the seasoning and the seeds to the melted butter and stir well to combine.
- Then place the seeds in a single layer on a roasting pan or on a baking sheet (you can use some aluminum foil if you like). Give them space so that they don't overlap too much.
- Place the tray in your oven heated to 325F for around 10 minutes, until the seeds turn a light golden brown, and/or they start to pop! Then place the seeds in a small bowl.
- The last step is to add salt to taste (you may not need salt). And now it's time to enjoy your delicious roasted Carnival Squash seeds!!
Grace
This is a great way to enjoy the seeds from your carnival squash! So easy and fun to make love to watch them pop in the oven. Super delish as well!