Description
A guide to roasting pumpkin seeds to achieve a deliciously crunchy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Rinse the pumpkin seeds under cold water to remove any pulp.
- Pat the seeds dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, toss the seeds with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crunchy.
- Let them cool before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different seasonings for varied flavors.
- Store leftover seeds in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the seeds while baking to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg