Snacks

Paprika toasted pumpkin seeds

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one quarter of the cooled seeds. Unsweetened, with no sugar or syrup ingredient. Naturally occurring sugars and carbohydrates still count.

15 min Serves 2 Weighed ingredient estimate

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Full recipe: 4 portions; one quarter of the cooled seeds per serving
Serving size: one quarter of the cooled seeds
Servings per batch: 4

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Nutrition per serving

Estimated nutrition per serving — one quarter of the cooled seeds

Calories	122
Total fat	10.87 g
Saturated fat	1.88 gKeep low
Sodium	2 mgLow
Total carbohydrate	2.41 g
Fiber	1.37 g
Total sugars	0.33 g
Added sugars	Not available
Protein	6.12 g

Estimates based on the listed ingredients; actual values vary by brand. Nutrition is per one stated serving and does not change when you make more or fewer batches or servings.

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Calculation basis & sources

Eight nutrients summed from edible ingredient weights and divided by 4 portions. Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried: 80 g, https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170556/nutrients; Oil, olive, salad or cooking: 4 g, https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171413/nutrients; Spices, paprika: 2 g, https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171329/nutrients. Cooked grains/beans are weighed after cooking; raw meats before cooking. Estimates are not kitchen-tested or laboratory verified. Added sugar source verification remains pending; no sugar-free or diabetes-safe claim.

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Source data checked 2026-10-26; no professional review documented.

Lower sodium: 300 mg sodium or less per stated serving. This is a site guideline, not the FDA "low sodium" label claim.

Heart-healthy tips

Use plain, unsweetened ingredients and unsalted nuts, seeds and cooked beans; added sauces and toppings change nutrition.
Lower sugar does not guarantee glucose response or diabetes suitability. Check the complete meal, actual portion and your own carbohydrate targets.
Refrigerate perishable preparations promptly; do not leave out over 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Candy here is not shelf-stable.

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Applies to: Cooked grain or vegetable dish, after cooking. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.

Refrigerator: After cooking: refrigerate and use within 3–4 days. Cool promptly in small, shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C).

Freezer: Freezer-Friendly. Best quality within 2–3 months.

To thaw: Thaw in the refrigerator — never on the counter.

To reheat or serve: Reheat until steaming hot throughout — cover, stir partway, and let stand before serving.

After thawing: After thawing in the refrigerator: use within 3–4 days.

Meal prep tip: Freeze one measured meal portion per container. Label packages with the recipe name, portion, and date frozen.

Storage guidance sources

Category guidance matched to this recipe's preparation state; sources checked 2026-10-24. This is not a laboratory shelf-life test of the exact recipe.

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