How to Make Mexican-Spiced Pumpkin Seeds - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a flavorful snack that's perfect for fall? Try these Mexican-spiced pumpkin seeds! They're a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the season's favorite ingredient, pumpkin, and they're also incredibly easy to make. Whether you're carving pumpkins for Halloween or just want to make the most of this autumnal treat, this recipe is a great way to use up those pumpkin seeds that often get thrown away.

Pumpkin seeds are not only tasty, but they're also incredibly nutritious. They'...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Spread pumpkin seeds onto the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano; toss to coat evenly.
  • Bake seeds in the preheated oven for 5 minutes; stir seeds. Return to oven and bake until seeds are toasted, about 15 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    189 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 300mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 291mg