How to Make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Tsp Ranch Dressing

Serves 2 in about 40 minutes. Smoked paprika goes in first, and ginger powder finishes the pot.

Ingredients

• 2 - 3 cups pumpkin seeds (rinsed and strained)
• 1 - 2 tbsp melted butter (or olive oil) just enough to coat seeds lightly
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Pinch sea salt
• Pinch smoked paprika
• Pinch garlic powder
• Pinch chipotle chili powder
• Pinch curry powder
• 1 tsp melted butter
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Pinch cinnamon
• Pinch nutmeg
• Pinch ginger powder
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ - 1 tsp ranch dressing powder

Method

1. Rinse them in a strainer, shake them to get most of the water off, and spread them out on a baking sheet.
2. Put them into a 300 degree (F) oven for 15-20 minutes to dry.
3. Take out of the oven and toss with olive oil or butter, and salt and/or spices or your choice.
4. Put them back in the oven at 300 degrees (F) for 15-25 minutes, while stirring now and then, until they get golden brown.

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