What to Do With Watermelon With Seeds?

Beyond simply eating them along with the watermelon flesh, you can prepare and enjoy watermelon seeds in a variety of creative ways.

Enjoying Watermelon Seeds

Here are several options for what to do with watermelon seeds:

• Eat Them Raw: Yes, you can! Watermelon seeds are safe to eat straight from the watermelon. They don't have much flavor in this state, but they are edible.

• Roast Them: Roasting enhances the flavor and texture of watermelon seeds.

  1. Rinse and dry the seeds thoroughly.
  2. Toss with a little oil and salt (or your favorite spices).
  3. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast at 300°F (150°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally.

• Make Watermelon Seed Flour: Grind roasted seeds into a flour that can be used in baking, though you'll typically mix it with other flours.

• Extract Watermelon Seed Oil: While more involved, watermelon seed oil is a healthy and flavorful oil that can be used for cooking or as a skin moisturizer. You'll need a specialized oil press for this.

• Create Watermelon Seed Butter: Similar to other nut butters, you can grind roasted watermelon seeds into a butter. Add salt and sweeteners to taste.

Health Benefits of Watermelon Seeds

Watermelon seeds are a good source of:

• Protein
• Magnesium
• Iron
• Healthy fats

Summary

Don't discard those watermelon seeds! Roast them, grind them, or experiment with making oil or butter. They're a surprisingly versatile and nutritious part of the watermelon.