Watermelon is an extremely healthy summer fruit that contains many nutrients. It is low in calories and fat free. The seeds in watermelon are also loaded with essential nutrients, like it.
Yes, not only are watermelon seeds completely edible, but they are also quite tasty.
Nutritional value of watermelon seeds
According to USDA Food Data Central (US Department of Agriculture - Food Data Center) 28.35, watermelon seeds contain:
calories - 158
protein - 8 g
fat - 13.4 g
carbohydrates - 4.34 g
calcium - 15.3 mg
iron - 2.06 mg
magnesium - 146 mg
phosphorus - 214 mg
potassium - 184 mg
zinc - 2.9 mg
Watermelon seeds are fibrous and can be roasted, like pumpkin seeds. They are extremely suitable for breakfast. Roasting the watermelon seeds itself is not complicated at all.
Roasting watermelon seeds
- Heat the oven to 170°C.
- Pour the washed and dried watermelon seeds into olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place onto a baking paper and roast the seeds for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool on paper towels and enjoy roasted watermelon seeds by adding them to soups, watermelon salads or just eating them as a snack.
