Pumpkin seed recipes

Naturally sweet and moist, these make a great addition to a packed lunch. They are also a good way of getting the family to try some more unusual grains and seeds, and add new healthy ingredients to the diet.

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

Sweetly flavoured, roasted vegetables topped with a savoury crumble that includes Parmesan, nuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds for added texture and protein value, make an irresistible vegetarian meal.

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

If you are using fresh pumpkin or squash in a recipe, don't throw away the seeds - roast them for a delicious and healthy snack.

Recipe by: Blancheskid

The perfect sweet and spicy snack, whilst on the go. Pumpkin seeds are baked, then caramelised in a frying pan, creating these delicious pumpkin seeds. You can also sprinkle them over salads or soups.

Recipe by: Theresa

A simple, yet delicious recipe for roasting your own pumpkin seeds. Raw pumpkin seeds are tossed in melted butter and salt, before being roasted. The beauty of this recipe, is that you can control how much salt goes into this snack.

Recipe by: Rosemary

Serve this nutty-textured loaf very fresh, cut into wedges. It’s good with a hearty bowl of soup or cheese and pickles. The mix of seeds can be varied to your own taste, or you can use just one kind.

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

This banana and pumpkin seed bread is a lovely variation on the traditional banana bread, or chocolate chip banana bread. This recipe incorporates pumpkin seeds, which are nutritious, tasty and readily available in the autumn months. Wash this banana and pumpkin seed bread down with a hot cuppa.

Recipe by: BellaF

A vibrant, golden-yellow vegetarian risotto that looks good, tastes wonderful and is packed with healthy beta-carotene and fibre. The mozzarella added right at the end melts into a creamy deliciousness. Serve with a crisp green leaf salad.

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

These are a sweet twist on the usual salty roasted pumpkin seeds. A nice treat round Halloween, especially if you are trying to get your kids to eat something other than chocolate!

Recipe by: CATHYANDASIA

This hearty bread has pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds. You can substitute other seeds for those listed if you wish.

Recipe by: Natalie