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Crazy Good Pumpkin Seeds
Crazy Good Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a healthy and delicious snack you can enjoy while carving pumpkins this Halloween season. They are packed with essential vitamins and antioxidants that help you sleep better, boost your immune system, and promote heart health.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 123 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½-1 teaspoon sea salt
Optional Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Remove the pumpkin seeds from the pumpkin, discarding as much pulp as possible. Place 3 cups raw pumpkin seeds in a medium bowl and rinse thoroughly to remove any remaining pulp. Strain in a colander.
- Pat the seeds very dry with a paper towel.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking sheet lightly with pan spray and set aside.
- Add the pumpkin seeds to the prepared baking sheet. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and ½-1 teaspoon sea salt (omit the salt if you are using the seasoning) and stir to coat.
- If you want to use the seasoning, combine the 1 tablespoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toss with the seeds and oil to coat.
- Spread the seeds out evenly on the pan and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through. The seeds should be golden brown. Let them cool before transferring to a bowl to enjoy.
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Notes
- Air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. At step 6, add the seeds to the air fryer basket and roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes or so until golden brown.
- Air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. At step 6, add the seeds to the air fryer basket and roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes or so until golden brown.
- Originally Posted October 19, 2019
- Updated September 30, 2024
Nutrition Information
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
247mg
(10%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.