Cajun Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
These delicious and nutritious toasted cajun pumpkin seeds are a great snack. They taste good, and are also good for you.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
60 minReady
8 hrsLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
|
|
| 5 | ml |
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) |
* |
| 15 | ml |
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.
