Roasted Spicy Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds
These Roasted Spicy Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds are crispy, flavorful, and make the perfect healthy snack. Made with simple pantry spices, they’re a delicious way to use leftover pumpkin seeds after carving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- Rinse the pumpkin seeds in a colander to remove all the pumpkin flesh and strings.
- Spread the seeds out on a towel and pat them dry thoroughly.
- In a bowl, toss the seeds with olive oil and all the spices until evenly coated.
- Spread the seeds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Let them cool before eating. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing the cayenne pepper.
- Great as a snack or salad topping.
- Make sure the seeds are completely dry before roasting for maximum crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
