Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 cups unsalted hulled (green) pumpkin seeds
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Toss pumpkin seeds with 2 tablespoons of the oil and salt then spread out in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  • Roast until seeds are puffed and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes, then set aside to let cool.
  • Combine seeds in a food processor with 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro and remaining 4 tablespoons oil.
  • Pulse until mixture forms a coarse paste, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill until ready to use.