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Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

DrAxe.com · /recipes/spicy-pumpkin-seeds/

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Original yield: 8

Ingredients

Batches1Original yield: 8
  • raw, fresh pumpkin seeds1½ cups
  • sea salt, plus additional for soaking½ teaspoon
  • avocado oil2 tablespoons
  • chili powder½ teaspoon
  • paprika½ teaspoon
  • cayenne pepper½ teaspoon
  • cumin¼ teaspoon

Method

  1. Remove seeds from pumpkin and wash off leftover flesh. Or buy raw pumpkin seeds.
  2. Soak pumpkin seeds in warm water with salt for 8 hours at room temperature.
  3. Remove the pumpkin seeds from water and let dry on a baking sheet at room temperature for 8 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.
  6. Spread the seasoned seeds on a baking sheet, bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown, tossing every 10 minutes.
  7. If needed, increase the temperature to 400 F for additional time until browned. Watch carefully for burning.