Taco Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
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Taco Pumpkin Seeds

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"Here is a hot idea from the CW test kitchen - toast seeds from a freshly cut pumpkin in taco seasoning and a bit of garlic salt. The combination packs a tasty punch!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

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Wine Syrah
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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup seeds from freshly cut pumpkin, washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

  1. In a skillet, saute pumpkin seeds in oil for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer seeds to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and garlic salt; stir to coat. Spread into a single layer. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until crisp. Remove to paper towels to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Darlene   view full review
Very good recipe, it was just what I was looking for. I had about 4 cups of seeds and used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by JULISMAMMA   view full review
I was looking for something new to do with pumpkin seeds when I found this one. A few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by ValerieLynn   view full review
Tastes like fall! I seasoned with McCormick's taco seasoning, garlic salt, and EVOO. Baked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by Christina Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We really liked these seeds! I was in a hurry, so I didn't bother pre browning the seeds in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by Saveur631   view full review
These were delicious! I used a low sodium taco seasoning packet, and added melted butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2010 by CNM CATERING   view full review
Made these last night. I was very disappointed! I made exactly as written but the taco...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by mis7up Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a decent recipe for my 1st time making and eating pumpkin seeds. I doubled the batch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by brennaklb   view full review
This is probably the best pumpkin seed recipe I've come across so far. It didn't skimp on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2010 by ANJACKSON   view full review
Excellent!! I loved the idea of taco seasoning and these were super tasty...great way to use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2006 by KEHLERGIRL   view full review
Absolutely Excellent. I love the taco seasoning on it, it added great flavor. I followed the...

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