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Irresistible Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 3 Easy Flavorful Ideas

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Enjoy perfectly roasted pumpkin seeds with three irresistible flavor profiles: savory garlic parmesan, sweet cinnamon sugar, and spicy chili lime. A simple, satisfying treat perfect for fall snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (washed and dried)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse the pumpkin seeds well to remove any pumpkin pulp. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the seeds with olive oil and a generous pinch of salt. Divide the seeds into three equal portions if making all three flavors.
  4. For Savory Garlic Parmesan: Add garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and smoked paprika to one portion of seeds. Toss until evenly coated.
  5. For Sweet Cinnamon Sugar: Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) with another portion. Toss the seeds until coated.
  6. For Spicy Chili Lime: Combine chili powder, cayenne pepper, and lime zest with the last portion. Mix well.
  7. Spread the seasoned seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Keep the flavors separated if doing all three; you can use parchment dividers.
  8. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the seeds are golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving. The flavors intensify as they cool!

Notes

[‘Dry the seeds thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness.’, ‘Stir halfway through roasting for even cooking.’, ‘Adjust cayenne pepper to your heat preference.’, ‘Taste the seasoning mix before tossing it with the seeds to tweak flavors.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin seeds, roasted seeds, fall snack, savory snack, sweet snack, spicy snack

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