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A close-up of a bowl filled with Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds, seasoned and toasted to a golden brown, with blurred pumpkins visible in the background.

Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Fresh pumpkin seeds roasted until crisp with brown sugar, spices, and sea salt. A simple, flavorful snack that’s perfect for fall.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fall, Halloween, make-ahead, pumpkin, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 250°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, melted butter, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Toss until the seeds are well coated.
  • Spread the seeds on the baking sheet and bake for 90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven, season with a little extra salt if you like, and let cool. Serve at room temperature or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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