Zero Waste Crackers with pumpkin seeds: healthy and tasty recipe

Welcome to a new edition of our column #Zero Waste in the Kitchen.!
Today we transform the pumpkin seeds, often removed during vegetable cleaning, in crispy and nutritious crackers.

Pumpkin seeds are rich in Plant protein, fiber, good fats and minerals come magnesio e zinco, e con un po’ di creatività possono diventare snack, condimenti o creme da spalmare, riducendo gli sprechi in cucina senza rinunciare al gusto.

Every seed counts: find out how to turn them into a healthy, tasty, and easy-to-prepare snack!

Nutritional benefits of pumpkin seeds

They are generally eliminated when we clean the pumpkin, but in reality they are a real concentrate of nutrients: rich in vegetable proteins, fibers, good fatty acids and minerals such as magnesium e zinc. With a little’ imagination, pumpkin seeds can turn into healthy snacks, delicious toppings, and even spreads.

💡 Con pochi ingredienti puoi trasformare gli scarti della zucca in un alimento nutriente e gustoso.

Zero waste crackers with pumpkin seeds

A crunchy and tasty snack, perfect to enjoy alone or with hummus and cheeses.

Ingredients

• Inner seeds of 1 medium pumpkin (about 100 g)
• 150 g of wheat or wholemeal flour
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 50 ml of water (or as needed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Spices to taste (paprika, rosemary, pepper...)

Preparation

1. Prepare the seeds
   Scoop out the seeds from the squash, separating them from the inner filaments. Rinse and dry them well.

2. Toasting the seeds
   In a nonstick skillet, toast the seeds over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring, until they turn golden brown.

3. Preparare l’impasto
   In a bowl, mix flour, salt, spices, oil and water until you have a firm dough.

4. Incorporate the seeds
   Add the toasted seeds and mix well.

5. Roll out and cut
   Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper to a thickness of about 3 mm. Cut into squares or rectangles and transfer to a baking sheet.

6. Bake in the oven
   Inforna a 180 °C per 15–20 minuti, finché i crackers diventano dorati e croccanti.

7. Cool and serve
   Let them cool before enjoying.

💡 Suggestion: perfect as a hunger-breaking snack, to be spread with hummus or served with cheese.

More Zero Waste recipes and ideas

• Also discover the peels and the tufts of carrots at pesto or hummus.
• Try the crispy chips by cabbage leaves.
• For more anti-waste ideas read all Zero Waste articles.
• Per un’esplosione di sapore di zucca prova il nostro Pumpkin Risotto.