Roasted: "When [whole pumpkin seeds are] roasted, the shells dry out and become brittle, making them more palatable to eat," says Nguyen. Additionally, roasting deepens the nutty flavor of the seeds.

Dry the seeds with a clean kitchen towel or a salad spinner. Now, they’re ready to roast! The first step in toasting pumpkin seeds is deciding on the flavor palette. Do you want sweet or savory?