ROASTED TACO PUMPKIN SEEDS

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For extra heat add in a very small pinch cayenne pepper, the recipe may be doubled is desired --- the seeds must be from a fresh cut pumpkin :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup pumpkin seeds (washed and dried, from a freshly cut pumpkin)
2 tablespoons oil
3 -4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the seeds a stir until lightly browned (about 4-5 minutes).
  • Remove the seeds and place in a bowl.
  • Mix the taco seasoning mix with garlic salt; sprinkle over the seeds and toss to coat.
  • Spread the coated seeds in an ungreased baking sheet (a 15 x 10-inch pan works fine for this).
  • Bake at 325 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes or until crisp.
  • Remove to paper towels to cool.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 987, Fat 90.5, SaturatedFat 15.5, Sodium 24.8, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 33.9

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