Roasted pepitas and sunflower seeds

A carefully timed seed roasting recipe that staggers ingredients to achieve even golden browning across pepitas, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, and sesame seeds.

⏱ 28 min
seeds roasted snack vegetarian easy
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Spread pepitas and sunflower seeds on a bare metal pan, toss with oil and salt.

  2. 2

    Roast at 325°F on the middle rack for 12 minutes, then stir.

  3. 3

    Add pine nuts and sesame seeds, toss lightly with oil and a pinch of salt, mixing thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Return to oven for 6 minutes, then stir.

  5. 5

    Continue roasting 4–7 minutes more, stirring every 2–3 minutes, until pepitas and sunflower seeds are deep golden, pine nuts are light golden, and sesame is mostly golden.

  6. 6

    Transfer immediately off the pan to cool.