Description
A simple, crunchy, and flavorful recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, and a hint of chili powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Chili powder, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Scoop the seeds from a pumpkin or winter squash and place them in a bowl of water. Rinse the seeds thoroughly in a colander to remove any pulp, then dry completely.
- Set the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the dried pumpkin seeds with the olive oil and sea salt until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned seeds in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove the seeds from the oven and toss with chili powder. Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- Perfect as a healthy snack or a tasty fall treat.
- Use seeds from any type of winter squash.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg