Description
A delightful and nutritious snack made from roasted pumpkin seeds, offering a satisfying crunch and nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional seasonings (e.g., garlic powder, paprika, or cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Scoop pumpkin seeds from a pumpkin, rinse them thoroughly to remove any pumpkin flesh, and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, toss the seeds with olive oil and salt. Add any optional seasonings you like.
- Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the seeds to cool before enjoying them as a healthy snack!
Notes
Store roasted pumpkin seeds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg