Description
Crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds infused with garlic and lightly salted. A perfect savory snack for fall or anytime you crave a healthy, flavorful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dried
- 1–2 tsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (or 1 minced garlic clove for stronger flavor)
- Optional: pinch of black pepper or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with olive oil or melted butter, salt, garlic powder, and optional spices.
- Spread seeds in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until seeds are golden brown and crispy.
- Allow seeds to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
For extra crunch, let seeds cool fully on the baking sheet. Adjust garlic to taste for milder or stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seeds, savory snack, healthy snack, fall snack