In the world of on-the-go foods, pumpkin seeds are considered a super snack — a super yummy one, we might add. Not only are they a good source of magnesium, iron, zinc and copper, but they’re packed with antioxidants which are known to protect the cells in your body from disease. Fun fact: It’s been shown that after pumpkin seeds are roasted, the positive effects of those antioxidants goes up. Plus, roasting pumpkin seeds is a great way to make the most of your jack-o-lantern leftovers. For all these reasons and more we love this simple and savory recipe for spice-roasting pumpkin seeds at home.
Spice-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
1 ½
cup raw pumpkin seeds
1
Tbsp. butter, melted
½
tsp. salt
½
tsp. dried oregano
¼
tsp. paprika
1/8
tsp. garlic powder
1/8
tsp. garam masala or cumin
Steps
- Heat oven to 300°F.
- In large bowl, toss together the pumpkin seeds and butter. In small bowl, combine the salt, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and garam masala or cumin. Sprinkle spice mixture over pumpkin seeds and toss to coat.
- Spread pumpkin seeds in an even layer on baking sheet. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once during baking, until pumpkin seeds are roasted and crispy.
