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A small bowl of pizza pumpkin seeds.

Pizza Pumpkin Seeds

Tressa Jamil
Are you craving a tasty fall snack? Try pizza pumpkin seeds - packed with the savory taste of a pizza slice with every crunchy bite.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 191 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds washed and dried
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon tomato powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
 
  • After carving your pumpkin or removing the seeds, separate the seeds from the pumpkin flesh and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Leave them to dry overnight or pat them dry with a cloth.
  • Meanwhile, combine the nutritional yeast, tomato powder, salt, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl and set it aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 300℉ (149℃). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, transfer the dried pumpkin seeds to a mixing bowl and toss them with olive oil and the reserved seasoning.
  • Arrange the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the pumpkin seeds for 20-25 minutes, stirring them halfway through.
  • Let the seeds cool for about 10 minutes, and enjoy!
Notes
Serving Size: ¼ cup
Expert Tips: 
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to wick away any excess moisture. I tried using a silicone mat, but the seeds don't crisp the same way. 
  • Roast the pumpkin seeds at a low temperature to ensure you crisp and dry out the seeds. You're not looking to burn them; I find the low temperature of 300°F (149℃) is a sweet spot for baking pumpkin seeds.
  • Keep an eye on the pumpkin seeds, especially if your oven has hotspots. Rotate the baking sheet if you see some seeds getting darker than others.
  • Let the pumpkin seeds cool for about 10 minutes before snacking on them; they will continue to become crispy as they cool.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 191 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 298 mg | Potassium: 305 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 6 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 2 mg | Iron: 17 mg
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