MEXICAN-SPICED PUMPKIN SEEDS

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Mexican-spiced pumpkin seeds provide a nice alternative to the sweet/salty standard. Optional: Soak pumpkin seeds overnight in salt water.

Provided by Kristin Cragg

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
2 cups pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Spread pumpkin seeds onto the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano; toss to coat evenly.
  • Bake seeds in the preheated oven for 5 minutes; stir seeds. Return to oven and bake until seeds are toasted, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 299.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Siyamanga Joyi
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Jonathan Amissah
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I'm sure they'll love it as much as I do.


Nobuhle Zuma
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I can't wait to share this recipe with my friends and family.


Blessing Law
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I'm excited to experiment with different variations of the recipe.


Suhail sahil
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I'll definitely be trying it again.


Utashna Munessar
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But I'm sure it could be improved with some tweaks.


Pir haider
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Overall, I was a bit disappointed with this recipe.


RoShAn ChAnNa
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The pumpkin seeds didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Kelly Oduware
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing.


Sumon Beppary
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These pumpkin seeds are a bit too spicy for my taste.


Luzuko George Madodonke
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I highly recommend these pumpkin seeds!


Mistar Ahmed
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They're also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Ibrahim Butt
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These pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein and fiber.


Nathen Berkuta
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I love that these pumpkin seeds are made with all natural ingredients.


Md Sahadat Islam
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These pumpkin seeds are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds from Halloween.


Tshiamo Sekgome
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin seeds, but these are a game-changer. The Mexican spices really take them to the next level.


Matija
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These pumpkin seeds are the perfect fall snack. They're delicious and they help me get my daily dose of fiber.


Branton White
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I made these pumpkin seeds for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Sanjida Eshita
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These Mexican-spiced pumpkin seeds are fantastic! They're easy to make and so flavorful. I love that they're a healthy snack that still satisfies my craving for something crunchy and salty.