Pumpkin seeds don't roast evenly — the insides tend to get done faster than the shells, and they can burn in the middle before the shells are nice and toasty. To solve this problem, simmer them first in salty water for about 10 minutes.

How to cook pumpkin seeds. Boil some salted water in a large saucepan, add the cleaned seeds and boil for 5-10 minutes depending on the size, then drain on a kitchen towel. Toss the drained seeds with a little oil, some seasoning and spread evenly across

Instead, I roasted them and realized that crispy, baked pumpkin seeds are super easy to make! Their nutty flavor was so addictive, they didn’t even make it to the pantry. My family gobbled them up, risking burned fingers, straight from the sheet tray.