This is the Best and Easiest Way to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

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Dona E
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Every time you slice open a pumpkin to use it for one of your fall recipes, you have a delicious free snack waiting for you inside it. Of course, you can’t just eat the seeds as they are; you need to prepare them first.

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Don’t believe when they say you can’t have it all because you can!✨ These Salted Caramel Pumpkin Seeds are here to prove—> They are sweet, salty, crunchy and MEGA addicting! All the textures and flavors you love in one place! . . This recipe actually just went through a facelift because it was one of my very first recipes, dated back in Oct., 2015 with horrible photos but somehow got a lot of love (well, it’s kinda obvious why but photos did not help it). So today I’m bringing it back to life, like zombies on Halloween. Hope you like it! . . SALTED CARAMEL PUMPKIN SEEDS: https://gardeninthekitchen.com/salted-caramel-pumpkin-seeds/ . . . #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #caramelized #pumpkinseeds #roastedpumpkinseeds #roastedseeds #fallfood #fallrecipes #WholeFoodsFaves #TODAYbreakfast #sweetandsalty #addicting #thekitchen #iamwellandgood #FRavorites #eattheworld #tastingtable #letsthrive #ThriveMags #bostonfoodies #poweredbyplants #pumpkincarving #shareyourtable #KaleNit #bosfeed #bostonfoodie #bostonfoodblogger #snackideas #cookingwithkids #snackingtime

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Roasted pumpkin seeds are an amazing snack that’s perfect for chilly fall afternoons when you’re watching your favorite show or reading a book. Pumpkin seeds contain plenty of magnesium, which will help keep your bones healthy. They are rich with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, they have a high fiber content, and they contain antioxidants. Roasting them is not difficult, and here’s how to do it if you want to keep the flavor intact.

While it’s common to rinse off the pulp before tossing the seeds in the oven, know that you can totally skip this step. Not only you will save time, but you’ll also find that the pulp that remains has a great taste that complements the flavor of the seeds. Your snack will be done in no time!

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Make homemade roasted pumpkin seeds in six amazing flavors to curb all your sinful cravings. Ingredients Spicy Smoked Paprika: • 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds • 1 T ground paprika • 1 t ground black pepper • 1 t Himalayan pink salt • 1 T melted coconut oil Turmeric Curry: • 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds • 1 T ground turmeric • 1 t red curry powder • 1 T melted coconut oil Garlic 'Parmesan': • 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds • 1 T dried minced garlic • 1 T nutritional yeast • 1 T melted coconut oil Pumpkin Spice Latte: • 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds • 1 T pumpkin spice • 2 t ground coffee • 1 t pure vanilla extract • 1 T melted coconut oil Honey Cinnamon: • 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds • 1 T raw honey • 1 T ground cinnamon • 1 T melted coconut oil Salted Caramel: • 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted in-shell pumpkin seeds • 1 T coconut sugar • 1 t pure vanilla extract • ½ t Himalayan pink salt • 1 T melted coconut oil Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ingredients of your choice and mix well until the pumpkin seeds are evenly coated. 3. Transfer the coated pumpkin seeds onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them into a single layer. Roast the pumpkin seeds for 25 minutes, tossing them with a spatula halfway through. This will ensure they are evenly roasted. 4. When finished, allow the pumpkin seeds to fully cool at room temperature. Serve and enjoy or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to six months. #pumpkinseeds #roastedpumpkinseeds

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Optionally, you can add a bit of olive oil and your favorite spices before roasting the seeds. Try different combinations to see what you like.