Name: Cinnamon Ginger Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2/3 cups
Cuisine: vegan
Ingredients: 2/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1 tsp olive, avocado or coconut oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper more or less to taste; 2 tbsp maple syrup, agave or honey (if not vegan)

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Set a bowl of these delectably spiced pumpkin seeds on your bar or hors d’oeuvres table and watch as they magically disappear. All you need is a few simple easy and customizable ingredients.

Our recipes celebrate Mediterranean culture, and certainly, as home cooks and food connoisseurs raised in Spain, we have developed a deep appreciation for tapas, the small plates of appetizers and snacks that have been served in Spanish bars for centuries.

While not a traditional Spanish food, our cinnamon-ginger spiced pumpkin seeds make a great start for your own Thanksgiving tapas spread. Serve a bowl of these freshly-warmed pumpkin seeds with a few varieties of uncorked wine and add in a tray of mixed olives, our za’atar olive tapenade, spinach and nut spread and some hot dishes like our savory Pumpkin-Apple Bourekas and our vegan Plantain-Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos for a great mix of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors.

How to Make Cinnamon Ginger Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Mix pumpkin seeds with oil, maple syrup and spices

2. We make our spiced pumpkin seeds with raw pumpkin seeds tossed in oil, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, black pepper and maple syrup (agave or honey may also be used.) Once fully coated, cook on medium heat on a skillet until golden brown.

3. Let the spiced pumpkin seeds cool on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Tips on how to make different variations on spiced pumpkin seeds

Our cinnamon-ginger spiced pumpkin seeds are also a great topping for:

Soups
Salads
Roasted Vegetables
Oatmeal
Overnight Oats
Ice Cream
Smoothie Bowl
Yogurt Parfaits

You may want to try experimenting with other spice combinations like:

Cumin, Coriander, and Cinnamon
Sweet Paprika, Turmeric, Cumin, and Coriander
Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Thyme and Rosemary
Cinnamon, Cloves, and Ginger
Oregano, Garlic, and Hot Pepper Flakes
Sumac and Zaatar

However you enjoy these spiced pumpkin seeds, you’ll be glad to know that they are healthier, have less fat, and are more economical than store-bought spiced nuts.

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