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Caramelized pumpkin seeds

Recipe Information

Description:
Caramelized pumpkin seeds is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 25 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 35 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 25 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Pumpkin Seeds
Category Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Appetizer; Side Dish; Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried

  • Cooking spray

  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F.

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the pumpkin seeds on the paper. Spray the seeds with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt to taste. Place the sheet in the oven and bake until the seeds become lightly golden, for approximately 20-25 minutes.

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and 3 tablespoons of sugar and mix together.

  • In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the toasted pumpkin seeds to the pan along with the 2 tablespoons of sugar. Continue to stir the seeds as they cook until a caramelized coating forms on the seeds, approximately 2-3 minutes.

  • Toss the caramelized seeds in the large mixing bowl containing the spice mixture. Set aside to cool.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 117 cal

  • Total fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 290mg

  • Carbohydrate: 17g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 3g