Citric Acid Free Mediterranean Herb Roasted Seeds

Roasted seeds are one of those snacks that feel far more special than the effort required, and this Mediterranean-spiced version delivers serious flavor with a satisfying crunch. Garlic-infused oil coats every seed before they hit the oven, carrying the warmth of cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano into a golden, fragrant batch that fills your kitchen with the best kind of smell. The real trick here is finishing with fresh lemon zest scattered over the hot seeds straight out of the oven — it blooms beautifully without adding any processed citric acid, which is the sneaky additive hiding in so many packaged snacks and seasoning blends. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, store-bought roasted seeds and trail mixes are often a minefield, so having a go-to recipe like this one is genuinely useful. The pumpkin seeds puff slightly as they roast, and both varieties crisp up further as they cool, giving you that perfect snackable texture. A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that makes these feel almost too pretty to eat.

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