Artificial Food Coloring Free Mediterranean Herb Roasted Seeds
Crunchy, golden, and packed with Mediterranean warmth, this roasted seed mix is the kind of snack that disappears fast. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds get tossed in garlic-infused oil with oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika before hitting a low oven — the result is deeply savory, lightly smoky, and genuinely addictive. A hit of fresh lemon zest stirred in straight from the oven lifts everything and keeps the flavors bright. Store-bought seasoned seeds are a minefield of synthetic dyes and artificial colorings, often hiding in spice blends or flavor coatings, but every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is. Nothing on this list needs a dye to look appealing — the smoked paprika gives a gorgeous burnished color all on its own. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley at the end adds a little pop of green and a herby finish that makes these feel almost fancy. Toss them over a salad, pack them into a snack bag, or just eat them straight off the pan — no judgment.
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6 servings
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 ½ tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds with the garlic-infused oil, dried oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until every seed is evenly coated.
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