These are a very tasty treat for snacking or parties!
Original recipe makes 1 cup
Ingredients
1 cup raw cleaned whole pumpkin seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
1 hr
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READY IN
1 hr 15 mins
Directions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 118 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 6.5 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 4 mg