Add ground pumpkin seeds for gluten-free, healthy shot to dishes. Sprinkle over salads, vegetables, or switch in for breadcrumbs.
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Are you looking for ways to amp up the protein in some dishes? And get an added nutrition boost as a bonus? Then, this ground pumpkin seeds is the answer you've been looking for.
Seriously, 1 tablespoon = 4.2 grams of protein, my friends.
👩⚕️ Are pumpkin seeds good for you?
Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that reduce risk factors of many chronic diseases, including cancer, per a report in WebMD in November 2022.
And they're rich in many antioxidants, which helps to reduce inflammation in our bodies.
So YES, pumpkin seeds are good for you.
❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- It's barely a recipe, with only one ingredient.
- When ground, it adds a nut-like flavor to dishes you add it to.
- Super super healthy, full of nutrients, and protein!!
🧅 Main Ingredients + Notes
- Pumpkin seeds - hulled (shelled) and unsalted.
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🔪 Recommended Equipment
- Mini chopper or small food processor
💡Ways to use ground pumpkin seeds
- Toast it and made into a roux to thicken stews and posoles
- Sprinkle over salads
- Use instead of breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option
- Add it to veggie burgers or potato cakes
- Add it to bread dough
Ground Pumpkin Seed Meal
Equipment
- Mini chopper or food processor
Ingredients
- 5 ounces unsalted pumpkin seeds (shelled)
Instructions
- Place the pumpkin seeds in a small food processor or mini chopper. Whirl like crazy until it becomes a thick meal.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
LiztheChef
Your creativity in the kitchen continues to "wow" me, Susan!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Oh Liz, thanks so much 🙂 You always know how to put a smile on my face.
gluttonforlife
Excellent, thought-provoking post, Susan, and a great tip as far as the pepitas (as I call them). They're a staple in my pantry but I see I haven't maxed out their usefulness. As for the carnivorous maximus--isn't he sort of a captive audience? Unless he's going to cook, he'd better be grateful for whatever you put on his plate...
The Wimpy Vegetarian
I would love to hear what additional uses you come up for the pumpkin seed meal if you make some, Laura! And my CM lacks that gratefulness response if he doesn't see meat - but we're working on that, and I cracked up when I saw your comment. He has in fact resorted to buying meat to make sure he gets some, and will make it himself if need be. It's all a work in progress I suppose 🙂 For awhile I thought I'd call my blog Steak and (K)ale because I eat so much kale and he eats so much beef....
David Waugh
Try ground seeds - pumpkin, sunflower, etc - on no-fat plain Greek yoghurt with sliced banana or strawberry then drizzled with Yacon syrup. Healthy does not mean yummy-free!
Norma Chang
Pumpkin seeds meal such a creative use of pumpkin seeds, I use it whole but your making it into meal and use it in place of flour is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks Norma! If you like pumpkin seeds / pepitas, then you will like the meal form of it too. I'd love to hear any uses for it you come up with it too!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Well, my pantry is much the same, so I'm using this in the figurative sense. One cupboard is dedicated to all things baking, dried beans, and grains. One is for spices, oils and vinegars, and some canned things I keep around - like canned tomatoes for when I run out of my own. And I have an entire shelf dedicated to chocolate 🙂 My biggest problem is I need a bigger refrigerator and freezer...
Mare
Susan, I love this post! I will be back in a couple of weeks and we should g et together!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
I would love to, Mare!! We were gone a lot of February, but am home now and loving it. We head back to Tahoe end of the month, but will be around all of April (at least so far). Would LOVE to get together! Drop me an email when you're back in town!
Julie @SavvyEats
I LOVE that you've added a pantry tab!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks Julie!! Hope you're having a great weekend!
Liz
I've never thought of using pumpkin seeds in anything beyond garnish or in a seedy snack mix. Thanks for the inspiration!
Fitoru mct
I love eating roasted pumpkin seed as a snack while working. I have seen other recipes on pumpkin seeds but haven't tried it before.