Carrageenan Free Pumpkin Seed Herb Crunch
This toasted seed blend is the kind of snack or topper that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. The pumpkin seeds get golden and nutty in a dry skillet, then get hit with warm spices, a bright squeeze of lemon, and a flurry of fresh parsley and thyme — the result is deeply savory with just enough heat from the cayenne to keep things interesting. Carrageenan, a seaweed-derived thickener, hides in a surprising number of packaged snacks and seasoned seeds, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay clear of it entirely. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — raw pepitas, olive oil, dried spices, and fresh herbs — so there's nothing to second-guess on a label. The garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of heavy lifting, coating the seeds in rich flavor without any processed additives. Scatter this crunch over soups, salads, or grain bowls, or just eat it straight from the bowl while it's still warm — honestly, that's the best way.
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4 servings
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds in a single layer and toast, stirring frequently, until they begin to pop and turn golden, about 4–5 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly.
- 2
Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over the seeds. Add the cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne, then stir with a wooden spoon until the seeds are evenly coated.
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