Best 10 Spicy Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

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Are you looking for a fun and easy snack to make at home? Look no further than these spicy pumpkin seeds! These delicious morsels are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a little bit of heat to keep things interesting. Plus, they're packed with nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and iron.

This recipe provides three different flavor variations: classic, chili lime, and maple cayenne. The classic recipe is a simple blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, while the chili lime recipe adds a zesty kick with chili powder, lime zest, and cayenne pepper. The maple cayenne recipe is a sweet and spicy combination of maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon.

No matter which flavor you choose, these spicy pumpkin seeds are sure to be a hit. They're perfect for snacking on their own, or you can use them to top salads, yogurt, or granola. And since they're so easy to make, you can whip up a batch in no time. So what are you waiting for? Try these spicy pumpkin seeds today!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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We look forward to fall in anticipation of making these spicy pumpkin seeds. I often put some in a decorated jar to give as a gift.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with oil, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Combine the salt, paprika, cumin and cayenne; sprinkle over seeds and toss to coat. , Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil. Spread pumpkin seeds in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° until lightly browned and dry, 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Roasted pumpkin seeds are seasoned with a hint of spice and garlic in this easy fall recipe.

Provided by lauratyler

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups pumpkin seeds
½ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin seeds, butter, garlic powder, salt and seasoned salt until the pumpkin seeds are evenly coated. Spread in an even layer on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes until toasted. Cool completely on the baking sheet, then transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 47 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 967.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CARAMELIZED SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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These pumpkin seeds are both sweet and spicy at the same time. They have much more flavor than any other pumpkin seeds.

Provided by Theresa

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried
cooking spray
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons of sugar, the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper, and set aside.
  • Place the pumpkin seeds on the prepared baking sheet, spray them with cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Bake the seeds in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and stir in the toasted pumpkin seeds along with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Cook and stir the seeds until the sugar forms a coating on the seeds, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the caramelized seeds into the bowl of sugar-spice mixture, toss to coat, and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 584.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

SPICY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SEEDS / PUMPKIN SEEDS



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I made Miss Annies recipe #48436 and had the seeds left over so I couldn't throw them out. You can use pumpkin! I like the taste of the seeds without prewashing and drying them.(One less step).

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 1/2 cup roasted

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 butternut squash (seeds removed from fibers) or 1 pumpkin, seeds removed from fibers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • I just remove the fibers do not wash.
  • Place on cookie sheet with spices and butter in a mound.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees till butter is melted about one minute.
  • Lower oven to 300 degrees, mix and spread seed into single layer and bake till crisp about 30-40 minutes.

SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ArtWork

Categories     Vegan

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup pumpkin seeds (from 1 medium pumpkin)
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 ground ginger
1 pinch cayenne pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Remove and wash seeds from pumpkin.
  • Spread seed on cookie sheet bake for 1 hour stirring occasionally, about one hour.
  • Combine in bowl 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne.
  • Heat peanut oil in large skillet over high heat.
  • Add pumpkin seeds and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Cook until sugar melts and seeds caramelize (about 45 seconds).
  • Transfer to bowl with spices and coat well.
  • Let cool.
  • Store for up to 1 week in airtight container.

SWEET SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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These are a very tasty treat for snacking or parties!

Provided by Traci

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw cleaned whole pumpkin seeds
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place the pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet, and spread them out into a single layer. Roast until brown and crisp, about 45 minutes. Set the seeds aside in a large bowl.
  • Place the cinnamon, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Place olive oil and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, and heat and stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar turns a light golden brown color. Watch it carefully to avoid burning.
  • Pour the caramelized sugar mixture over the roasted pumpkin seeds, and stir to coat. Pour the cinnamon-chili powder mixture over the seeds, and toss to coat the seeds with the spices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 3.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Categories     Candy     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Halloween

Number Of Ingredients 8

Raw, unshelled pumpkin seeds from one large pumpkin
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch cayenne pepper or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • Roast pumpkin seeds, but do not wash them first! Washing removes all the natural flavor. Instead, remove the seeds from the strings and place a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Try and make an even layer, the less they lay on each other, the better they can bake. Bake at 250° until dry, stirring occasionally. I bake mine for about 15 to 30 minutes or until the start to turn a very light gold. While the pumpkin seeds are baking, combine 3 tablespoons of the sugar and the salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne in a medium bowl. When pumpkin seeds are done baking, heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook until sugar melts and the pumpkin seeds begin to caramelize, about 45 to 60 seconds. Transfer to the bowl with spice mixture and stir well to coat. Let cool. Store them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SPICY ROASTED PUMPKIN AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS



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Categories     Quick & Easy     Seed

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste after baking
3/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1 large egg white
plus generous pinches of each of these spices to sprinkle over the top of the nuts just before they go in the oven.

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside. Mix together salt, sugar and spices. Set aside. Whip egg white in a medium bowl until loose and frothy. Add the raw nuts and toss to coat. Add the mixed spices. Toss to coat as evenly as possible. Spread seasoned nuts in a single layer across the greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle nuts with a bit more seasoning. A generous pinch of each. You can totally eyeball it. Place nuts in the oven and let bake for 7 minutes. Remove nuts from the oven to toss and flip. Return to the oven for another five minutes. Toss and flip them again and then bake for another 3 minutes. Nuts should be nicely browned. Carefully taste the nuts and add more salt to taste. Cool nuts completely before serving. Store in an airtight container for a week.

SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Our family's favorite is this unusually tasty way to use those pumpkins seeds from your Halloween jack-o'-lanterns.

Provided by lotus petal

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds     Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Stir together the pumpkin seeds and butter in a bowl. Add the salt, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce; stir. Spread the seeds in a single layer on the baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crispy, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 340.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SALAD WITH RADISHES AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS



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A bright, citrusy dressing, crunchy radishes, and spiced pumpkin seeds make this salad stand out.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large head Boston lettuce, torn into small pieces
3 to 4 radishes, trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add lettuce and radishes to bowl; toss gently to coat with dressing. Divide salad among four plates; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin. Smaller pumpkins, such as sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins, are best for roasting and have the best flavor.
  • Clean the pumpkin seeds thoroughly. Remove all of the pulp and strings from the seeds. You can do this by rinsing them in a colander under cold water.
  • Roast the pumpkin seeds at a high temperature. This will help them get crispy and flavorful. Roast them at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Season the pumpkin seeds with your favorite spices. You can use a variety of spices to flavor your pumpkin seeds, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika. Be sure to taste the seeds as you are seasoning them so that you can adjust the spices to your liking.

Conclusion:

Spicy pumpkin seeds are a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for fall. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you have a pumpkin, be sure to save the seeds and roast them up!

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