How to Make Healing Pumpkin Seeds - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the season changes and the air becomes brisk, the autumn harvest offers an abundance of nourishing and healing foods. One of the most overlooked treasures of the fall bounty is the humble pumpkin seed. Packed with essential nutrients and health benefits, pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse of vitality and wellness. In this recipe, we'll explore the process of turning these unassuming seeds into a delicious and healing snack that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also provide a myriad ...

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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

Information

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

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix coconut oil, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and ginger together in a small bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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

    140 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 212mg