Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Double or triple this roasted pumpkin seed recipe depending on how many cups of seeds you have. One large pumpkin will generally yield 1 cup or pumpkin seeds, and smaller pie pumpkins will yield about the same amount. Toss a salad with these seeds, sprinkle over a chicken dish, or serve as a snack.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
5
Yield:
1 cup
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried

  • 1 teaspoon paprika (Optional)

  • ¾ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste

  • salt to taste

  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  2. Toss pumpkin seeds with paprika, Cajun seasoning, and salt until coated. Mix Worcestershire sauce with melted butter in a small bowl, pour over seeds, and stir to to combine. Spread seeds onto a baking sheet in a single layer.

  3. Roast seeds in the preheated oven until browned and crunchy, 45 minutes to 1 hour; stir and turn seeds several times during roasting.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

80 Calories
5g Fat
7g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 80
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 122mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 135mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.