Name: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: Seeds from one medium pumpkin, rinsed (about 1½ cups); water; ½ tsp. sea salt; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; ½ tsp. cayenne pepper (or garlic powder, seasoning salt, or 1 Tbsp. curry powder) (to taste; optional)

For a crunchy, salty snack, try these pumpkin seeds!

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Servings 6 servings, about ¼ cup each

Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients

Seeds from one medium pumpkin, rinsed (about 1½ cups)
water
½ tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp. cayenne pepper (or garlic powder, seasoning salt, or 1 Tbsp. curry powder) (to taste; optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300° F.
Place seeds, water (2 cups water for every ½ cup of seeds), and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; gently boil for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly. Dry with paper towels.
Coat baking sheet with oil; spread pumpkin seeds on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until seeds are lightly browned. Let cool completely.

Recipe Notes

Pro tip: For flavored seeds, coat with one or more suggested spices before baking.

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Sodium 317mg14%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 2g8%

Protein 9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
1½ Orange
1 tsp.

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