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How To Roast Carnival Squash Seeds

Nov 5, 2022Last Modified: November 5, 2022

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Seasoned Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a purple and terracotta bowl.

I recently discovered the delights of the Carnival Squash! This squash drew me to it because of its beautiful colors. So I snapped one up 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 are FAB for roasting, so I saved my carnival squash seeds and made this moreish snack. 😋

You'll absolutely love that with minimal effort here, you will get a maximal return on a snack that will most likely be enjoyed in a very short time indeed!

🥘 Ingredients

Carnival squash seeds in a white bowl, Nunu's Cajun Seasoning, and butter in a white dish.

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 pepper if you prefer.

So now let me show you how to roast carnival squash seeds!

🔪 Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 325F.

Now, the hardest about this recipe is cleaning the seeds up. The best way to do this is place the seeds in a colander under some running water. Use your hands to detach the pith/pulp and stringy bits from the seeds.

Squash seeds and orange pith in a white bowl.

You don't have to worry about removing every last bit of the pith from the seeds, just remove as much as you can.

Use paper towels to pat the seeds dry. Then place the seeds in a roasting pan or on a baking tray. Give them space so that they don't overlap.

Carnival squash seeds on a roasting tray.

Place the tray in your oven heated to 325F 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 ready! It's best to stay close by when the seeds are in the oven roasting. Once you hear 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.

Roasted carnival squash seeds on a roasting tray.
Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds

Melt the butter in a heatproof dish right when you take the seeds out of the oven. I find this easiest to do by placing the butter in a microwave for just a few seconds.

Then add the seasoning to the butter and stir to combine. Pour this mixture over the seeds and mix this together.

A glass bowl with melted butter in the background and a measuring spoon containing cajun spices in the foreground.
Stir your seasoning into the melted butter.
Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a white bowl with a glass bowl containing melted butter and seasoning positioned over the seeds so that the butter can pour over them.
Pour the butter and seasoning over the seeds and mix.

The last step is to add salt to taste. And now it's time to enjoy your delicious roasted Carnival Squash seeds!!

Roasted Squash Seeds Are The Perfect Nibble!

Seasoned Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a purple and terracotta bowl.

My delicious nibble didn't last long. Once you try one, it's hard to stop eating them!

Anyway, enjoy as the perfect nibble along with a favorite drink. Or, these are great added as a crunchy topping for salads.

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. 😊

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  • Balsamic and Fennel Roasted Carnival Squash
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  • Roasted Rutabaga and Carrots

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Seasoned Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a purple and terracotta bowl.

Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds

Grace
Roasted Carnival Squash seeds are the perfect crunchy snack! Be aware though that once you start nibbling on these it will be almost impossible to stop!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 1 roasting tray or baking tray

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
  • salt to taste

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.
    Squash seeds and orange pith in a white bowl.
  • Use paper towels to pat the seeds dry. Then place the seeds in a roasting pan or on a baking tray. Give them space so that they don't overlap.
    Carnival squash seeds on a roasting tray.
  • Place the tray in your oven heated to 325F for around 10 minutes, until the seeds turn a light golden brown, or they start to pop! Then place the seeds in a small bowl.
    Roasted carnival squash seeds on a roasting tray.
  • Melt the butter in a heatproof dish right when you take the seeds out of the oven. I find this easiest to do by placing the butter in a microwave for just a few seconds. Then add the seasoning to the butter and stir to combine.
    A glass bowl with melted butter in the background and a measuring spoon containing cajun spices in the foreground.
  • Pour this mixture over the seeds and mix this together.
    Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds with butter and seasoning added to them in a white dish with a silver spoon.
  • The last step is to add salt to taste. And now it's time to enjoy your delicious roasted Carnival Squash seeds!!
    Seasoned Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a purple and terracotta bowl.

Notes

Enjoy these roasted squash seeds as the perfect nibble along with a favorite drink. Or, these are great added as a crunchy topping for salads!
Keyword carnival squash seeds, roasted squash seeds, seeds, squash seeds
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