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Spicy Squash Seeds Recipe

Spicy and Crispy, these yummy roasted seeds will have you reaching for more!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :2 minutes
Cook Time :13 minutes
Total Time :15 minutes
Servings :12
Calories :42
Course :Snack

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup squash seeds from 2 butternut squash, fibers removed
  • 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 Tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • On a shallow baking pan, place seeds in a mound in the center. On the top of the mound, place the butter, cajun seasoning and sugar.
  • Place the baking pan in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, until butter has melted. Remove pan from the oven.
  • Mix seeds, seasoning, sugar and butter until evenly coated. Spread seeds out on baking pan in a single layer.
  • Place pan back in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until seeds are light brown and crisp.
  • Let cool on the pan before serving.

Chef Tips

**Chili powder can be substituted for the Cajun Seasoning

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Spicy Squash Seeds Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 tablespoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
42
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
45
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
338
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
3
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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