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Simple Recipe for a Crunchy Snack Recipe

Simple Recipe for a Crunchy Snack Recipe
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Enjoy a crunchy, flavorful snack with this easy roasted pumpkin seeds recipe. Perfectly salted and spiced, these seeds are roasted to golden perfection, making a healthy and delicious treat packed with protein and healthy fats.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more for serving
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or melted coconut oil or nut oil like walnut
  • 2 teaspoons favorite spice blend such as pumpkin pie spice, curry powder, harissa, or chili powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for roasting.
  2. Prepare Boiling Water: Fill a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring it to a boil to create a brine for seasoning the seeds.
  3. Clean Seeds: Scoop the seeds from the pumpkin into a bowl of cold water. Swish them around until the seeds float and are mostly clean, removing any pulp and debris.
  4. Simmer Seeds: Add the cleaned seeds to the boiling salted water. Let them simmer for 5 minutes to help soften the seed shells and enhance flavor absorption.
  5. Dry Seeds: Drain the seeds and remove any remaining pumpkin flesh attached. Spread seeds onto a clean dishcloth and pat them completely dry for optimal crunchiness.
  6. Season Seeds: Place the dried seeds on the prepared baking sheet in a mound. Drizzle with oil and add your chosen spice blend and 2 teaspoons of salt. Toss well until seeds are evenly coated.
  7. Roast Seeds: Spread seeds into a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 10 to 25 minutes, stirring at least once, until seeds are fragrant and golden around the edges.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, ensure seeds are completely dry before roasting.
  • Customize the spice blend to your personal taste—for example, try cinnamon and nutmeg for a sweet flavor or chili powder for a spicy kick.
  • Storage tip: Store cooled roasted seeds in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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