Candied Pumpkin Seeds(Or Pecans) Recipe

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Candied Pumpkin Seeds(Or Pecans)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (or pecan halves)
  • 1/3-1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3-1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Cook pumpkin seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, about 8-10 minutes or till puffed(don't brown). Watch closely so the don't brown. Move to a bowl.
  2. Combine sugar, brown sugar, paprika and salt. Set aside.
  3. Toss pumpkin seeds with orange juice. Stir in sugar mixture, tossing to coat. Spread in a single layer on wax paper lined jelly roll pan(or cookie sheet).
  4. Bake at 350*F. for 6 minutes, stirring once. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 113.74 Kcal (476 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.56g 1%
Cholesterol 31.7mg 11%
Sodium 215.45mg 9%
Potassium 202.92mg 4%
Total Carbs 18.29g 6%
Sugars 17.8g 71%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 1%
Protein 9.13g 18%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 47.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 160.79 Kcal (673 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.79g 1%
Cholesterol 44.82mg 11%
Sodium 304.56mg 9%
Potassium 286.85mg 4%
Total Carbs 25.85g 6%
Sugars 25.17g 71%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 1%
Protein 12.91g 18%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Iron 1mg 4%
Calcium 67.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

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