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Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

What to do with pumpkin seeds? Roast them. They are packed full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals and they are a great vehicle for incredible flavors. Here is how to roast shelled pumpkin seeds with a spicy Shawarma flavor.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Halal
Servings: 8 ¼ cup serving
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil.
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander.
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom.
  • ½ teaspoon paprika preferably smoked.
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional.
  • 2 cup raw pumpkin seeds cleaned and washed and patted dry.
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice.

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350F.
  • In a small bowl, combine first 7 ingredients.
  • Combine pumpkin seeds with spices and toss to coat well.
  • Spread seeds on a 15 x 10 rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until light golden brown and crisp.
  • Take the seeds out and add the lime juice, toss well. Return to oven for a couple of minutes.
  • Let it cool before serving.

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Notes

  • Try drying your seeds after washing as much as possible as this will help the seeds crisp up quickly in the oven. But do not intimidate yourself either, they will eventually dry in the oven it will just take a little longer.
  • Olive oil plays perfect in terms of flavor with these spice combo. You can use avocado oil or butter too.
  • Make sure that the spices you are using hasn't been in your cabinet for like forever! Stale spices will taste bad and ruin your recipe.
  • Stir the seeds midway through baking to ensure even baking.
  • Storage:
    • Leftover stay in an airtight container for about a week, because this has oil it might go rancid so check them to make sure.
    • If you want to keep them for longer then refrigerate and reheat lightly in the oven or on a skillet.
  • Variations:
    • Spice up your pumpkin seeds however you like. For example omit the cayenne pepper if you do not like spicy food. Use chili powder, curry powder, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup or honey for some sweetness.
  • Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg