Cheesy Vegan Pumpkin Seeds

October 7, 2020

Cheesy Vegan Pumpkin Seeds are easy to make. Pumpkin seeds are full of valuable nutrients. One ounce contains 42% of the RDI (Recommended Daily Intake) of manganese, 33% of RDI of phosphorus, 37% of the RDI of magnesium, and 23% of the RDI of iron. They also contains a lot of antioxidants like carotenoids and vitamin E, a decent amount of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and folate. Pumpkins seeds are full of antioxidants that may help protect against disease and reduce inflammation. They help improve prostate and bladder health, can lower blood sugar levels, are high in fiber, and may even help improve sleep. Over all, pumpkin seeds, are a power house of goodness.

We used a dehydrator here to dry the pumpkin seeds, but you can also use an oven.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Parma! – any flavor works well here
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1 – Soak pumpkin seeds in filtered water over night, strain and rinse. You can skip this step if you don’t have the time.If you are using fresh pumpkin seeds, the trick is to place them in a bowl of warm water, the seeds will float to the top, making them easier to separate from the threads and you can more easily remove any flesh that’s sticking to them.
2 – If using a dehydrator, turn it on to 108 degrees to preheat. If using an oven, preheat to 300 degrees.
3 – Combine all ingredients except the pumpkin seeds mix well. Then add the pumpkin seeds and stir to coat well.
4 – Spread evenly on your dehydrator sheets and dehydrate about 18 hours (overnight and most of the next day) until they are a texture you enjoy.

If using an oven, spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and bake the seeds, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted, 40 minutes to an hour.

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   Ryan Rush 
 2023-09-28
 
 
  Love Parma! We use it in soups, on pasta & roasted veggies.  The only problem is running out of it.  Getting ready to order more!!
  
 
       
   Katie X 
 2023-05-19
 
 
  I simply love bacon Parma!!  I use on eggs, in macaroni salad, and on microwaved ears of buttered corn (my fav!).  I am on a strict low sodium diet, as well as being allergic to meat from hooved animals so Parma! is perfect for me without any sacrifice of bacon taste.  I just got some of the Jalapeno bacon and it's delish too!  I'll be a repeat customer without doubt.
  
 
       
   Alison Gerrish 
 2023-04-09
 
 
  This product is approved by my whole family including my 3, 6 and 7 year old.  We love to put in on popcorn or on top of noodles.  Clean, healthy ingredients.  Perfect for anyone or those who want to be WFPB, no oil or added sugar!
  
 
       
   dea smith 
 2023-02-21
 
 
  Parma, plant-based parmesan, is one of the best foods I've found. I tried the Better Than Bacon flavor because I did not want cheese that triples your risk of breast cancer. Parma tasted good and it's nutritional yeast is packed with vitamins, minerals and all essential amino acids making it a complete protein like animal products.

A study found people eating nutritional yeast were 25% less likely to catch colds than those not eating it. Other studies linked nutritional yeast to better moods and less fatigue after exercising. And, Parma offers other great for you ingredients, too.
  
 
       
   Kosiofe Kleemann 
 2022-11-03
 
 
  We love Parma! We are addicted to Parma! No pasta without Parma!
  
 
       
   Clayton Pipkin 
 2022-10-04
 
 
  Hands down my go to "sprinkle it on everything" condiment! The OG flavor is super tasty but the jalapeno bacon is also amazing- It's especially good on my roasted sweet potato & eggs breakfast!
  
 
       
   Janet Langley 
 2022-10-04
 
 
  Parma! is delicious! We love it.
  
 
       
   Christopher St. John 
 2022-08-17
 
 
  Bacon freak comes clean:  I used to be a total baconhead, then I went vegan. I thought I was doomed to a life without bacon, but I was willing to do it for my animal friends. Then I discovered Better Than Bacon. Hoohah! I slather this stuff on everything and buy the big cans, five or ten at time. Jonesing for your clean bacon fix? Grab a can and splarge it across whatever you're having. With Better Than Bacon, you are Good. For. Life.
  
 
       
   Elizabeth Suzanne 
 2022-08-17
 
 
  This is my #1 favorite, vegan or not! Just delicious, I eat it by the spoonful if I can.
  
 
       
   Hawk Lovett 
 2022-08-15
 
 
  This product and all the varieties are truly amazing.  You can make a dull dish a happy dish.  You can't go wrong.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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