Garlic-Cayenne Pumpkin Seeds

Don't toss those fresh pumpkin seeds into the trash--season them with garlic salt and cayenne pepper and bake until golden brown for a delicious snack.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Clean pumpkin seeds, making sure there is as little pumpkin debris as possible. Pat seeds dry and place in a bowl.

Step 3

Add melted butter, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper; stir until evenly coated. Transfer to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer, and sprinkle a light layer of salt over top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until dry and golden brown, about 1 hour.