Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds deliver a crunchy bite with paprika warmth, a peppery Cajun kick, and a savory hint of Worcestershire enriched by butter. They’re toasty, salty, and addictive, perfect for game day snacking, fall gatherings, or topping salads and soups. Expect a deeply roasted flavor with bold, smoky-spiced notes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 73 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 2
Toss pumpkin seeds with paprika, Cajun seasoning, and salt until evenly coated. Mix the melted butter and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl, then pour over the seeds and stir to coat. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 3
Cook in the preheated oven until browned and crunchy, 45 to 60 minutes, stirring and flipping several times during cooking.
- Calories 187.55 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 10.33 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 5.15 g 2%
- Total Fat 14.68 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.16 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 82.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.4 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.67 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 161.25 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds is a Cajun and Creole snack recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Paprika, and Pepitas (Pumpkin Seed Kernels). Each serving provides about 187.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for snack.
- What is Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Paprika, Pepitas (Pumpkin Seed Kernels), Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 187.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds healthy?
- Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 187.55 calories and 10.33 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.16 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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