Roasted Pumpkin Seeds With Brown Butter and Sage

Name: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds With Brown Butter and Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups pumpkin seeds; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Recipe GLPR4372d17e29c12f

Snack

90 min

338 cal

Servings: 6

Oven

SNAP eligible

Crispy roasted pumpkin seeds tossed in nutty brown butter infused with sage and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. A simple yet elegant snack or side that brings together warm spices and herbaceous flavors. Perfect for fall gatherings and easy entertaining.

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Ingredients

2 cups pumpkin seeds

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Kosher salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat your oven to 300°F. Rinse the pumpkin seeds under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel to remove any moisture and pumpkin flesh.
Spread the dried pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are golden and crispy with a nutty aroma.
While the seeds roast, place the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Allow it to melt and foam, then continue cooking while stirring occasionally, until the milk solids turn a rich golden-brown color and develop a toasted aroma, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the chopped fresh sage to the brown butter and stir well, allowing the sage to infuse into the butter for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
Once the pumpkin seeds are roasted and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl. Immediately drizzle the warm brown butter and sage mixture over the seeds and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
Season the coated seeds with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Toss again to distribute the seasonings. Garnish with additional fresh sage leaves if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This is a solid snack that hits all the practical marks for a Charlotte household. The ingredients are entirely available at any major chain—pumpkin seeds show up year-round at Harris Teeter and Kroger, butter and sage are staples, and lemon juice is cheap whether fresh or bottled. The actual hands-on time is closer to 20 minutes (seed prep and browning butter, with 45 minutes passive roasting), making the 90-minute claim misleading for weeknight planning, though the total elapsed time is fair. At roughly 50 cents per serving for seeds, butter, and sage, this is genuinely affordable. The only minor dock is that fresh sage can vary in quality across stores, and the dish is best eaten fresh the same day rather than reheated, which limits its meal-planning value.