Healing Pumpkin Seeds

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Roasted pumpkin seeds using ingredients and method to optimize the nutrients for a healthy snack. This recipe intentionally leaves out any salt.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger (Optional)

  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, unwashed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix coconut oil, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and ginger together in a small bowl.

  3. Place pumpkin seeds in a bowl; drizzle coconut oil mixture on top. Stir well to coat all seeds with the mixture. Spread evenly on the parchment paper; drizzle any remaining oil on top.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Turn off oven. Stir seeds to flip over. Leave seeds inside the oven as it cools.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

140 Calories
10g Fat
11g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 212mg 5%

* 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.

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