Cajun Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
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These delicious and nutritious toasted cajun pumpkin seeds are a great snack. They taste good, and are also good for you.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup |
pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
to taste |
|
| 1 | x |
garlic powder
to taste, optional |
* |
| 1 | x |
onion powder
to taste, optional |
* |
| 1 | x |
seasoned salt
to taste |
* |
| 1 | x |
cajun seasoning
to taste (optional) |
* |
| 1 | x |
seasoning mix
your favorite herb/spice mix (optional) |
* |
| 3 | teaspoons |
olive oil
|
Directions
Thoroughly rinse the pumpkin seeds, rubbing and using your fingers to remove any pulp.
Drain seeds and spread on a cookie sheet to dry overnight.
Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
Add the pumpkin seeds to a small bowl.
Toss with the olive oil.
Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder and other seasonings to taste and toss to coat.
Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for about 1 hour, tossing every 15 minutes until the seeds turn golden brown.
Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and cool completely before consuming.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 21g (0.7 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 10158% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g
10%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 592mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars g
Protein
6g
Vitamin A 0%
•
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1%
•
Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
