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96.5l-19.7-20.3C186.1 24.3 104.5 15.9 49.7 62.6c-62.8 53.6-66.1 149.8-9.9 207.9l193.5 199.8c12.5 12.9 32.8 12.9 45.3 0l193.5-199.8c56.3-58.1 53-154.3-9.8-207.9z\"\/><\/symbol><\/defs><\/svg>\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-image\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/blog-images-2-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Roasted pumpkin seed pesto with pumpkin seed oil\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" style=\"width:100%;height:56.25%;max-width:1920px\" title=\"Roasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe (With Pumpkin Seed Oil) 57\"\/>\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"150\" data-unit=\"g\">150 g<\/span> pumpkin seeds<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"80\">80<\/span>\u2013<span data-amount=\"90\">90<\/span> g pumpkin seed oil<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"4\">4<\/span> small pinches of finely ground sea salt or to taste<\/li>\n<li>Optional: minced garlic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS-->\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">\n<p>Roast the pumpkin seeds for 6-8 minutes at 180\u00b0C\/350\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">\n<p>Let them cool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">\n<p>Transfer the seeds to a blender or to a food processor and first ground them semi-finely, take away 3-4 tablespoons of it to a jar, and then ground the rest again finely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">\n<p>Transfer the ground seeds into a jar, salt to taste and pour in pumpkin seed oil to get nicely spreadable consistency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">\n<p>Enjoy freshly made or keep in the fridge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li>To make larger quantities, scale accordingly<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-other-details\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Author:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\">Natasha Krajnc<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"\/><\/svg>Cook Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\">8 mins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-pumpkin-seeds-kernels-and-pumpkin-seed-oil\">About Pumpkin Seeds (Kernels) And Pumpkin Seed Oil<\/h2>\n<p>Whenever I think of pumpkin seeds I think of my mother\u2019s words of how they were her childhood sweets. She lived in the countryside where \u201creal\u201d sweets were something quite unreachable. 30 years later, she passed her healthy snack habit onto me and my brother and we would often take seeds of pumpkins we had with us to a school trip which kept us full for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>Pumpkin seeds are a real nutrient-dense food as they provide a number of benefits to our body. <\/p>\n<p>They:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>contain a variety of antioxidants<\/li>\n<li>are a rich source of vitamins (especially E) and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron and zinc. Zinc is important for sleep, mood, skin and prostate health and magnesium is beneficial for the blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li>are excellent source of plant-based omega 3s fats<\/li>\n<li>are rich in amino-acids and fibers. One of the important amino-acids is tryptophan which is converted into serotonin and afterwards into melatonin, a sleep hormone.<\/li>\n<li>are rich in natural phytoestrogens being beneficial for women in menopause<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds \u2013 Dr. Berg\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rJWFh_XOjSU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In Slovenia, pumpkin seed oil is considered as a true delicacy and it is made from an autochthonous pumpkin variety called Slovenska golica (<em>Cucurbita pepo<\/em> L.). Yellow colored pumpkins with green stripes is primarly cultivated for its seeds which are shelled and need no shelling prior to making oil.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-720x525.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted pumpkin seed pesto recipe (with pumpkin seed oil)\" class=\"wp-image-345\" title=\"Roasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe (With Pumpkin Seed Oil) 58\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-720x525.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-420x306.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-840x612.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-1536x1120.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-2048x1493.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-1568x1143.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-for-sourdough-380x277.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left: raw pumpkin seeds. Right: roasted pumpkin seeds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roasted-pumpkin-seed-pesto-with-pumpkin-seed-oil\">Roasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto With Pumpkin Seed Oil<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>150 g pumpkin seeds<\/li>\n<li>80-90 g pumpkin seed oil<\/li>\n<li>4 small pinches of finely ground sea salt or to taste<\/li>\n<li>Optional: minced garlic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Note<\/em>: to make larger quantities, scale accordingly<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roast the pumpkin seeds for 6-8 minutes at 180\u00b0C\/350\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li>Let them cool.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer the seeds to a blender or to a food processor and first ground them semi-finely (left photo below), take away 3-4 tablespoons of it to a jar, and then ground the rest again finely (right photo below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-720x525.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted pumpkin seed pesto recipe (with pumpkin seed oil)\" class=\"wp-image-346\" title=\"Roasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe (With Pumpkin Seed Oil) 59\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-720x525.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-420x306.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-840x612.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-1536x1120.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-2048x1493.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-1568x1143.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-for-pesto-380x277.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfer the ground seeds into a jar, salt to taste and pour in pumpkin seed oil to get nicely spreadable consistency.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy freshly made or keep in the fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can use this pumpkin seed pesto for pasta, soups. It\u2019s also perfect on polenta. Spread it over the slice of sourdough bread or mix it into salads. <\/p>\n<p>Better yet, you can make pumpkin <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-with-pumpkin-seed-oil\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"461\">pesto sourdough bread<\/a><\/strong>, just like I did!<\/p>\n<p>You can also check out other wonderful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/what-to-eat-with-sourdough-bread\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"779\">sourdough pairings<\/a><\/strong> on my blog post.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-720x525.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted pumpkin seed pesto recipe (with pumpkin seed oil)\" class=\"wp-image-347\" title=\"Roasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe (With Pumpkin Seed Oil) 60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-720x525.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-420x306.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-840x612.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-1536x1120.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-2048x1493.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-1568x1143.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-pesto-on-sourdough-collage-380x277.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-health-tips-for-pumpkin-seed-pesto\">Additional Health Tips for Pumpkin Seed Pesto<\/h2>\n<p>To preserve the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/foods-that-are-high-in-unsaturated-fats-697736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthy unsaturated fats<\/a> it\u2019s best to eat pumpkin seeds raw. If you would like to make pesto even healthier, skip the roasting step and proceed as written above or roast them at low temperatures, at 70\u00b0C\/160\u00b0F for 15-20 minutes. In this way, you will still be able to enjoy the nutty flavor and aromas of roasted seeds. This also applies to toasted pumpkin seeds.<\/p>\n<p>As other nuts, pumpkin seeds also contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/anti-nutrients\/#:~:text=Phytates%20(phytic%20acid)%20in%20whole,legumes%E2%80%94can%20decrease%20iron%20absorption.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">anti-nutritious phytic acid<\/a> which can inhibit the availability of above mentioned minerals. If eaten in larger quantities, it is therefore advisable to soak or to sprout the seeds and deyhadrated them afterwards to make them more pleasant to taste.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to make sourdough with pumpkin puree, check out my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/perfect-autumn-treat-sourdough-pumpkin-rolls\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"458\">pumpkin sourdough rolls<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Let me know if you made this pumpkin seed pesto recipe! Did you use olive oil instead of the one I used? Did you also add garlic cloves to your homemade pesto?<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of garlic, don\u2019t miss my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/khorasan-wheat-and-100-whole-grain-wheat-sourdough-breads-with-wild-garlic\">wild garlic sourdough bread<\/a><\/strong> recipe!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pumpkin-seed-pesto-faqs\">Pumpkin Seed Pesto FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677852949570\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can you substitute pumpkin seeds for pine nuts in pesto?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes,<strong> you can substitute <\/strong>pumpkin seeds for pine nuts in pesto. Pine nuts are a traditional ingredient in pesto, but they can be expensive and sometimes hard to find. 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