Description
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack packed with health benefits, offering a crunchy texture and a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°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, and any additional seasonings.
- Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Experiment with different seasonings to customize the flavor.
- Ensure seeds are completely dry before roasting for the best crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28 grams)
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5.6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg