Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

garlic powder

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Fresh garlic adds flavor without preservatives, while onion powder is less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is often cheaper.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Red pepper flakes provide similar heat, while black pepper is more affordable.

Scoop out the seeds from the pumpkin.

Remove any large bits of pumpkin from the seeds.

Rinse the seeds well under cool water.

Fill a saucepan with water and add a couple teaspoons of salt.

Add the seeds to the salted water and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Drain the seeds and dump them onto paper towels or a clean dish cloth.

Pat the seeds really dry to ensure they brown in the oven.

Transfer the dried seeds to a baking sheet.

Add a drizzle of olive oil to the seeds.

Season the seeds with chili powder or any spice blend you prefer.

Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake, stirring once during roasting until they are fragrant and golden around the edges.

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