Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Name: Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 cups)
Ingredients: 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

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Yield 8 servings (2 cups)

Test Kitchen Approved

Spicy pumpkin seeds are great as a snack, but also make a crispy garnish for dips, salads and more.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1/4 cup: 103 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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.

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