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.
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 (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
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