When summer turns to fall and the desire for all things cozy and comfortable starts to take hold, many start to gravitate toward sweets, sugary drinks, and rich baked goods. But sweet flavors aren’t the only way to celebrate the arrival of autumn or provide comfort. These Roasted Pumpkin Seeds have the same effect, but through a much savory blend of spices like paprika, chili powder, ground ginger, onion powder, and black pepper.
If you find yourself carving Jack-O’-Lanterns this fall, don’t toss the seeds. Consider reusing them for this Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe. Pumpkin seeds may have many health benefits like helping combat arthritis, inflammation, and prostate cancer. [1]
These roasted pumpkin seeds make a quick and easy snack on their own, but they’re also incredibly versatile and delicious. Sprinkle them over fresh salads or nourishing power bowls for a satisfying, nutrient-dense crunch, or use them as a flavorful garnish for creamy autumn soups, hearty grain bowls, or a fresh, zesty bowl of guacamole. You can even toss them into trail mix, stir them into a smoothie bowl, or bake them into homemade Paleo bread.
AIP CAUTION: If you are following an Autoimmune Immune Protocol (AIP) and have determined that seeds can be problematic for your condition, consider a more supportive recipe like these Frozen Spiced Melon Bites.
TIP: For a sweeter twist, swap the savory spices with pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice to coat the seeds.
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References:
- Batool, M., Ranjha, M. M. A. N., Roobab, U., Manzoor, M. F., Farooq, U., Nadeem, H. R., Nadeem, M., Kanwal, R., AbdElgawad, H., Al Jaouni, S. K., Selim, S., & Ibrahim, S. A. (2022). Nutritional Value, Phytochemical Potential, and Therapeutic Benefits of Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.). Plants, 11(11), 1394. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11111394
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Recipe by: Isabella Mead
- Serves: 6
- Meal: Snack
- Serves: 6
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups raw pumpkin seeds, unsalted
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tbsp black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Pour pumpkin seeds in a small bowl and drizzle olive oil over them. Mix until the olive oil is evenly distributed.
Pour chili powder, paprika, ground ginger, onion powder, and black pepper over the pumpkin seeds and mix thoroughly so the spices coat the seeds evenly.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and distribute the pumpkin seed mixture across the pan in a single layer.
Bake for 5 minutes, take the pan out and mix or turn the seeds once, and then bake for another 2 minutes.
Let the seeds cool for 5-10 minutes before eating.
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