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Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (traditional)

The traditional way families have roasted pumpkin seeds.  Makes a nice crispy and salty snack. A great way to use up the seeds you scoop out of your halloween pumpkins.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 158Kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ lb pumpkin seeds fresh pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon course salt
  • Cooking or baking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Spray pumpkin seeds heavily with cooking spray
  • Sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Bake 10 minutes, stir and bake approximately 10 minutes
  • Watch for a nice golden brown color and then pull out the seeds.

Notes

My family like the traditions flavor of just plain salt.
Other spices you try to include:
Adding some fresh pepper
Adding ONE of curry powder, garlic powder, chili powder or smoked paprika
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.   Eat within a few days.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information is an estimate only provided as a courtesy using an ingredient database. Garnish and optional ingredients are not included in the calculations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 158Kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 3mg