Beyond their festive appeal, spicy pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients, packed with protein, healthy fats, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.
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Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Spicy pumpkin seeds are an exceptional snack choice for anyone looking to boost their diet with more wholesome, plant-based options. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps of preparing these crunchy morsels at home, offer customization tips to tweak the spice level to your liking, and even explore some creative ways to incorporate them into other dishes. Whether you're roasting your first batch or looking to perfect your technique, get ready to elevate your snack game with this seasonal treat.
Looking to infuse your favorite recipes with a bit of autumn spirit? Spicy pumpkin seeds make a fantastic addition to a Sweet Potato Lime Soup, Roasted Vegetable Salad, and even baked goods. They can offer a contrast in texture and flavor that truly makes a dish stand out.
Ingredients
Serves: 10 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 3 cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 tablespoon cooking fat, melted
- 1 ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
How to Make Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Preheat your oven to 350 F.
In a bowl, toss the pumpkin seeds with the melted fat, chili powder, sea salt and cayenne pepper;
Spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
Let cool and serve or store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. Most recipes call for a liquid vegetable oil, but good cooking fat will harden when chilled in the refrigerator, giving the seeds another texture, but leaving them absolutely delicious.
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📖 Recipe
Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw pumpkin seeds pepitas
- 2 tablespoon cooking fat melted
- 1 ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F.
- In a bowl, toss the pumpkin seeds with the melted fat, chili powder, sea salt and cayenne pepper;3 cups raw pumpkin seeds, 2 tablespoon cooking fat, 1 ½ tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Let cool and serve or store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. Most recipes call for a liquid vegetable oil, but good cooking fat will harden when chilled in the refrigerator, giving the seeds another texture, but leaving them absolutely delicious.
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