Pizza Pumpkin Seeds
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 43 minutes • Serves: 4
2 tablespoons 100% pure olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 300°. Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Scoop out seeds from pumpkin; discard stringy pulp and rinse seeds in a colander under cold water. Shake pumpkin seeds in colander to remove excess water; you should have about 1 cup seeds. Spread seeds in single layer on prepared pan; bake 25 minutes.
3. Increase oven temperature to 325°. In large bowl, whisk oil, tomato paste, seasoning, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, if desired, salt and pepper. Add seeds; toss to coat. Spread seeds in single layer on same prepared pan; bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle seeds with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat then spread in single layer. Bake 8 minutes or until seeds are golden brown, stirring once. Makes about 1 cup.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1/4 cup):
118 Calories, 7g Fat (1g Saturated), 2mg Cholesterol,
124mg Sodium, 11g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 4g Protein