Low-Carb Gluten-Free Chili Lime Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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Low-Carb Gluten-Free Chili Lime Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Low-Carb Gluten-Free Pumpkin seeds are a little lower in fat and higher in carbohydrate than peanuts, but they’re inexpensive, loaded with minerals, and incredibly yummy. Pumpkin seeds are a great alternative for people with nut allergies. Try this Chili Lime Pumpkin Seed recipe by Dana Carpender.

Chili Lime Pumpkin Seeds Low-Carb Gluten-Free Recipe

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Chili Lime Pumpkin Seeds Low-Carb Gluten-Free Recipe

Low-Carb Gluten-Free Chili Lime Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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Pumpkin seeds are a little lower in fat and higher in carbohydrate than peanuts, but they’re inexpensive, loaded with minerals, and incredibly yummy. Pumpkin seeds are a great alternative for people with nut allergies.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shelled raw pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika-smoked is great, but use what you have
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne-or to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a jelly roll tin with foil.
  2. Dump the pumpkin seeds on the jelly roll tin.
  3. In a small dish, mix together the coconut oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne.
  4. Slowly pour the seasoning mixture over the pumpkin seeds, stirring constantly. Make sure they’re all evenly coated.
  5. Stick ’em in the oven, and set the timer for 5 minutes. When it beeps, stir them again, and put them back for another 5 minutes. Try one! If they’re still a little underdone, stir again, and give them a final 5 minutes.
  6. When they’re done roasting, sprinkle with salt to taste, and let cool. Store in a tightly-lidded container.

Notes

Look for raw shelled pumpkin seeds at your health food or Mexican grocery store, where they will be labeled “pepitas.”

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼ cup
  • Calories: 327
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Fat: 27g (69.7% calories from fat)
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g (2g Net Carbs)
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 19g
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