Gut Friendly Pumpkin Seed Herb Crunch
Toasted pepitas get a serious upgrade here, transformed into a crunchy, herb-flecked snack that's as satisfying to eat as it is simple to make. The seeds are dry-toasted until they pop and turn golden, then tossed with warm spices — cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, a whisper of cayenne — and finished with a bright hit of lemon juice and fresh herbs. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting on flavor while keeping this recipe friendly for those managing digestive sensitivities, since it delivers that savory depth without the fructans found in whole garlic. Flat-leaf parsley and fresh thyme bring a garden-fresh lift that makes the whole thing feel alive rather than just spiced. The result is something you'll want to scatter over salads, soups, grain bowls, or honestly just eat straight from the pan. Every ingredient earns its place, and there's nothing hidden or processed to second-guess. It's the kind of small-batch recipe that quietly becomes a weekly staple.
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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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