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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Roasted pumpkin seeds are a crunchy, nutritious snack made from sugar pumpkins, seasoned with a choice of spices and roasted to crispy perfection. Simple to make, these seeds are perfect for snacking or adding to salads and soups.

Ingredients

~1 cup pumpkin seeds from 1 sugar (pie) pumpkin (sugar pumpkins are best for yielding the crispiest roasted pumpkin seeds)

1 Tbsp avocado or melted coconut oil

1 healthy pinch sea salt

Seasonings (such as Shawarma or Curry Powder, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If you haven’t already, scoop the pumpkin seeds from the pumpkin. Rinse them under cold water to remove any pumpkin pulp and strands.
  3. Pat the seeds dry with a towel. The drier the seeds, the crispier they’ll be when roasted.
  4. In a mixing bowl, toss the pumpkin seeds with the avocado or coconut oil until they are evenly coated.
  5. Add a healthy pinch of sea salt and any other desired seasonings, like shawarma or curry powder, and toss to coat the seeds in the seasoning mix.
  6. Spread the seasoned pumpkin seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring the seeds halfway through to ensure even roasting.
  8. Once the seeds are golden brown and crispy, remove from the oven and let them cool before enjoying.

Notes

You can experiment with different spices such as garlic powder, smoked paprika, or even cinnamon for a sweet-savory variation.

If you prefer a spicier version, add chili powder or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.

Store leftover roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

If you don’t have a mandoline slicer, you can also use a sharp knife to cut the seeds into even-sized pieces for even roasting.

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