Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

• Fresh Pumpkin Seeds: 2 cups, cleaned and rinsed
• Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons (or melted coconut oil)
• Salt: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Optional Seasonings:
• Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Smoked Paprika: 1 teaspoon
• Cayenne Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (for heat)
• Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
• Sugar: 1 teaspoon (for sweet variant)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Rinse the pumpkin seeds in cold water and remove any bits of pumpkin flesh. Pat them dry.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried pumpkin seeds with olive oil and salt. Add any optional seasonings you desire and toss well.
4. Spread the seasoned seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through. The seeds are done when they are golden brown and crispy.
6. Let the seeds cool completely on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before enjoying or storing.

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