How to Make Garlic-Cayenne Pumpkin Seeds - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of snacking on pumpkin seeds during the fall season, then you're going to love this recipe for Garlic-Cayenne Pumpkin Seeds. These crunchy and flavorful seeds are the perfect snack to enjoy while watching a movie, reading a book, or just relaxing on a cozy autumn evening.

Pumpkin seeds are not only delicious, but they are also packed with nutrients. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, as well as vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, and...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Clean pumpkin seeds, making sure there is as little pumpkin debris as possible. Pat seeds dry and place in a bowl.
  • Add melted butter, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper; stir until evenly coated. Transfer to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer, and sprinkle a light layer of salt over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until dry and golden brown, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 765mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 302mg