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    Home » In the Kitchen » Snacks » Can you Roast and Eat Delicata Squash Seeds?

    Can you Roast and Eat Delicata Squash Seeds?

    Published: Sep 21, 2021 · Modified: Sep 21, 2021 by Eric Samuelson

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    Everyone knows about roasting pumpkin seeds, but what about squash seeds? And particularly the Delicata squash. Should you save the seeds to eat or toss them?

    A white plate with roasted Delicata squash seeds sits on a piece of light brown burlap on top of darker brown burlap with a gray striped towel to the right and a yellow Delicata squash in the upper left corner.

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    When you carve your pumpkin for Halloween, do you like to roast the seeds? Well that doesn't have to be just for that time of year. You can roast squash seeds as well. Keep in mind, pumpkins are indeed members of the squash family.

    I have roasted many different types of squash seeds. Not all of them work out. One that I find does work out is Delicata squash.

    Jump to:
    • ❔ How are the Seeds Different?
    • 💡 Tips for Removing the Seeds
    • 🌊 Do You Need to Boil First?
    • 🌡️ What Temperature to Roast At?
    • 🌬️ Air Fryer
    • ➕ More Delicata Squash Posts
    • Roasted Delicata Squash Seeds
    A pile of green striped Delicata squash zoomed in on inside of a bin.

    ❔ How are the Seeds Different?

    I want to compare the seeds of a Delicata squash to your standard Jack o'Lantern. They are a lot smaller in size and a bit more round in shape. This will certainly affect the cook time, allowing them to cook much quickly.

    As for the flavor, I think Delicata seeds taste better. They have more of a subtle corn flavor.

    A red ice cream scoop is shown removing the seeds from a delicata squash on a paper plate.

    💡 Tips for Removing the Seeds

    The best tool I have found to remove the seeds is a wide mouth ice cream scoop. You can really dig into the squash and get the seeds out super easy, even in one scoop.

    A mixing bowl is filled with water and seeds with the pulp still attached to some. The bowl is on a white tile countertop.

    Then I like to pull the seeds in a large mixing bowl, filled with water. I then use my hands to remove any pulp that is stuck to the seeds. Then lay the seeds out to dry. You want them to be completely dried before you cook them.

    If you aren't ready to cook them that day, you can refrigerate them for a couple days before roasting. I often roast them the next day after cooking the squash itself.

    🌊 Do You Need to Boil First?

    Some people like to boil the seeds first. This can help to remove the pulp as well and soften the seeds before roasting, I don't think this step is really necessary. I think getting the temperature of the oven right will insure you get tender seeds. Don't make more work for yourself.

    🌡️ What Temperature to Roast At?

    For the most tender seeds it's best to go low and slow. Set your oven to 275 degrees and cook until they are tender. This should take about 35-45 minutes. I would check on them every 15 minutes and flip them to encourage even browning. The cook time will depend on how dry your seeds are.

    Make sure when you are roasting them that you spread them in a single layer on your baking sheet or sheet pan.

    RELATED - How Long to Cook Pumpkin Seeds?

    A black air fryer drawer is shown with delicata squash seeds inside ready to be roasted.

    🌬️ Air Fryer

    Want to pop them in the air fryer instead of the oven? You certainly can do that. It's faster.

    I started them out at 5 minutes at 350 degrees. They already were starting to darken, but I didn't think the seeds were crispy enough all the way through. I reduce the temperature to 320 degrees and cook them about 10-15 minutes more. This allow for the inside to soften without burning the outside.

    ➕ More Delicata Squash Posts

    Learn more about Delicata and get some ideas on how to cook it.

    • What is Delicata Squash (with Oven Fries recipe)
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    • Can You Freeze Raw Delicata Squash

    Roasted Delicata Squash Seeds

    Save those seeds and roast them for a delicious snack or salad topper.
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    Prep Time: 1 hour
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
    Author: Eric Samuelson

    Ingredients

    • seeds from 1-2 Delicata squash
    • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
    • kosher salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Once you have removed the seeds from the squash, place them into a bowl of water. Using your hands remove the pulp and place the seeds onto a towel to dry.
    • Once the seeds are completely dry. Set your oven to 275 degrees.
    • Place the seeds on a half sheet pan in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with kosher salt to taste.
    • Roast for 35-45 minutes. Check them every 15 minutes and flip the seeds to cook evenly. The time may be more or less depending on how dry your seeds are and how old your squash was. It's best to check them often.
    • Allow to cool before eating. They need to be completely cool before storing.

    Notes

    You don't have to cook the seeds right away when you remove them from the squash. You can refrigerate them for 1-3 days until you are ready to roast them.
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    1. Amy Harris

      September 28, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you for the great information! I wondered about eating the seeds. Do you peel the outside shell or eat whole?

    2. Eric Samuelson

      September 29, 2021 at 9:49 am

      I eat them whole. You certainly could do that but I haven't tried to yet.

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