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Garlic Pumpkin Seeds

This garlic pumpkin seeds recipe is crunchy, garlicky, and ready in just 35 minutes. A healthy, addictive snack perfect for fall!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • - 1½ cups raw unsalted pumpkin seeds
  • - 1¼ tsp garlic powder
  • - 1¼ tsp onion powder
  • - ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • - ½ tsp kosher salt
  • - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • - ¼ tsp ground mustard
  • - ¼ tsp light brown sugar
  • - Olive oil spray 6–8 spritzes total

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Clean seeds (if fresh), rinse and dry well.
  • Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, tossing halfway.
  • Mix all spices in a small bowl.
  • Transfer seeds to a bowl, spritz with oil, and toss with ¾ of spice mix.
  • Spread seeds on the sheet again and roast for 20–30 minutes, tossing once.
  • While warm, spritz again and toss with remaining spice mix.

Notes

- Store at room temp for 4–5 days, or freeze for longer
- Add Parmesan or nutritional yeast after baking for cheesy flavor
- Customize spice levels to taste
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