Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in
Snack Recipes
Portuguese Style Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
These Portuguese style roasted pumpkin seeds make a great snack (petisco), perfect for when you are enjoying a glass of wine or a cold beer.
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| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
Ingredients
Seeds from 1 pumpkin, about 2 cups1 tablespoon of paprika1 tablespoon of garlic powder1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon of sea salt
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Preparation
- Clean the seeds, remove all the pulp and strings (but don't rinse them).
- In a container, add all the ingredients and mix the spices well.
- Add the seeds to the container and stir well, so they are all coated.
- Place the seeds on a greased baking tray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, and toss them ocasionally.
- They should be crispy and golden brown, leave them in the oven for a few extra minutes after they are baked.
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