Best Spicy Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with oil, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Combine the salt, paprika, cumin and cayenne; sprinkle over seeds and toss to coat. , Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil. Spread pumpkin seeds in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° until lightly browned and dry, 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

SPICY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin seeds, butter, garlic powder, salt and seasoned salt until the pumpkin seeds are evenly coated. Spread in an even layer on a cookie sheet.
• Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes until toasted. Cool completely on the baking sheet, then transfer to a serving dish.

SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut pumpkin open from the bottom, removing seeds with a long-handled spoon. Separate flesh from seeds, and reserve the flesh for another use (see Pumpkin Pie). Pumpkin should yield 1 cup seeds. Spread seeds on parchment in an even layer. Bake until dry, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Let cool.
• In a medium bowl combine 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne. Heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook until sugar melts and pumpkin seeds begin to caramelize, about 45 to 60 seconds. Transfer to bowl with spices, and stir well to coat. Let cool. These may be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the pumpkin seeds in a large bowl and toss with the oil, ancho powder, salt, and chile de arbol powder. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once. Let cool and store in an airtight container.

CARAMELIZED SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons of sugar, the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper, and set aside.
• Place the pumpkin seeds on the prepared baking sheet, spray them with cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Bake the seeds in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and stir in the toasted pumpkin seeds along with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Cook and stir the seeds until the sugar forms a coating on the seeds, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the caramelized seeds into the bowl of sugar-spice mixture, toss to coat, and let cool.

SPICY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SEEDS / PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• I just remove the fibers do not wash.
• Place on cookie sheet with spices and butter in a mound.
• Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees till butter is melted about one minute.
• Lower oven to 300 degrees, mix and spread seed into single layer and bake till crisp about 30-40 minutes.

SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• Remove and wash seeds from pumpkin.
• Spread seed on cookie sheet bake for 1 hour stirring occasionally, about one hour.
• Combine in bowl 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne.
• Heat peanut oil in large skillet over high heat.
• Add pumpkin seeds and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
• Cook until sugar melts and seeds caramelize (about 45 seconds).
• Transfer to bowl with spices and coat well.
• Let cool.
• Store for up to 1 week in airtight container.

QUICK WINTER SQUASH SOUP WITH SPICY TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Make soup:
• In large saucepan over moderately high heat, melt butter. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in squash and stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until soup thickens, about 30 minutes.
• While soup simmers, make pumpkin seeds:
• In small skillet over moderately high heat, heat oil. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until seeds begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cumin and cayenne pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl and season with generous pinch of kosher or coarse sea salt.
• Finish and serve:
• When soup has thickened, remove from heat and stir in lime zest and juice. Season with kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ladle into bowls, garnish with pumpkin seeds, and serve.

SWEET SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Place the pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet, and spread them out into a single layer. Roast until brown and crisp, about 45 minutes. Set the seeds aside in a large bowl.
• Place the cinnamon, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl, and set aside.
• Place olive oil and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, and heat and stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar turns a light golden brown color. Watch it carefully to avoid burning.
• Pour the caramelized sugar mixture over the roasted pumpkin seeds, and stir to coat. Pour the cinnamon-chili powder mixture over the seeds, and toss to coat the seeds with the spices.

SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin seeds, chili powder, cayenne pepper, coarse salt, and fresh lime juice; toss to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until puffed and browned, about 10 minutes.

SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Roast pumpkin seeds, but do not wash them first! Washing removes all the natural flavor. Instead, remove the seeds from the strings and place a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Try and make an even layer, the less they lay on each other, the better they can bake. Bake at 250° until dry, stirring occasionally. I bake mine for about 15 to 30 minutes or until the start to turn a very light gold. While the pumpkin seeds are baking, combine 3 tablespoons of the sugar and the salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne in a medium bowl. When pumpkin seeds are done baking, heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook until sugar melts and the pumpkin seeds begin to caramelize, about 45 to 60 seconds. Transfer to the bowl with spice mixture and stir well to coat. Let cool. Store them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SWEET AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Stir together the pumpkin seeds and butter in a bowl. Add the salt, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce; stir. Spread the seeds in a single layer on the baking pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until crispy, about 45 minutes.

SPICY ROASTED PUMPKIN AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside. Mix together salt, sugar and spices. Set aside. Whip egg white in a medium bowl until loose and frothy. Add the raw nuts and toss to coat. Add the mixed spices. Toss to coat as evenly as possible. Spread seasoned nuts in a single layer across the greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle nuts with a bit more seasoning. A generous pinch of each. You can totally eyeball it. Place nuts in the oven and let bake for 7 minutes. Remove nuts from the oven to toss and flip. Return to the oven for another five minutes. Toss and flip them again and then bake for another 3 minutes. Nuts should be nicely browned. Carefully taste the nuts and add more salt to taste. Cool nuts completely before serving. Store in an airtight container for a week.

DUCK AND PUMPKIN RISOTTO WITH SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place pumpkin on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until pumpkin is tender, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan along with 2 tablespoons reserved duck fat over high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute; stir in pumpkin and garlic. Stir in 1 1/2 cups stock and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring. Add stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is fully absorbed before each addition, until rice is al dente, 16 to 18 minutes.
• Stir in shredded duck, butter, heavy cream, basil, and cheese; continue cooking until rice is tender and creamy, about 2 minutes more. Serve risotto immediately garnished with pumpkin seeds, chives, and more cheese, if desired.

SPICY BAKED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 300. Line a lg baking sheet w/ parchment paper. In bowl, stir together 3 tbsp sugar, cumin, cinnamon, ground ginger and cajun seasoning. Place seeds on parchment paper, Spray w/ cooking spray, sprinkle w/ salt. Bake seeds 20-25 min or until light brown. Heat oil in lg skillet over medium heat. Stir in roasted seeds w/ 1-1/2 tbsp sugar. Cook, stirring for 3 mins. Stir the seeds into bowl of spice mix, toss to coat.

SALAD WITH RADISHES AND SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper.
• Add lettuce and radishes to bowl; toss gently to coat with dressing. Divide salad among four plates; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA WITH SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine tomatoes, scallions, garlic, oil, pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat. Bake until softened, tossing halfway through, 30 to 40 minutes
• Meanwhile, cook pasta. Drain; return to pot. Toss with tomato mixture and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

SPICY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SEEDS / PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• I just remove the fibers do not wash.
• Place on cookie sheet with spices and butter in a mound.
• Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees till butter is melted about one minute.
• Lower oven to 300 degrees, mix and spread seed into single layer and bake till crisp about 30-40 minutes.