Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Toasted pumpkin seeds are flavored with a touch of sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper for a sweet and savory autumn treat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; lightly coat paper or foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine egg white, sugar, oil, lemon peel, kosher salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; whisk until egg white is frothy and sugar is nearly dissolved. Add pumpkin seeds; toss gently to coat.
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Spread pumpkin seeds evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pumpkin seeds are dry and crisp. Cool completely; break into pieces.
Tips
Tips: For a sugar substitute, choose from Splenda(R) Granular, or Sweet'N Low(R); bulk or packets. Follow package directions to use amount equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar. Nutrition analysis: same as above except: 69 calories, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g sugar
Test Kitchen Tip: Keep some of these crunchy seeds on hand to use as a topper for salads.
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare as directed. Place in an airtight storage container. Cover; seal. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
1 Fat