How to Make Roasted Tajin Pumpkin Seeds - A Step-by-Step Guide

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it's time to carve pumpkins! But before you toss out those seeds, why not turn them into a delicious snack? Roasted pumpkin seeds are a popular and nutritious treat, and when you add a hint of Tajin seasoning, you take them to a whole new level of flavor.

Tajin is a Mexican seasoning made from chili peppers, lime, and salt, creating a perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and saltiness. When combined with the earthy, nutty flavor of ro...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add pumpkin seeds and salt; simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and pat dry. Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle chili-lime seasoning on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; remove the pan from the oven. Stir seeds, spread back into a single layer, and return to the hot oven. Repeat twice more, stirring every 10 minutes, until seeds are golden and crisp.
  • Nutrition

    197 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 887mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 279mg