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Portuguese-Style Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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 DifficultyVery Easy
Servings6

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
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

  1. Clean the seeds, remove all the pulp and strings (but don't rinse them).
  2. In a container, add all the ingredients and mix the spices well.
  3. Add the seeds to the container and stir well, so they are all coated.
  4. Place the seeds on a greased baking tray.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, and toss them ocasionally.
  6. 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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