Here’s a delectable way to use up those pumpkin innards this Halloween!
It’s taken 34 years but I’ve finally decided to try planning dinners on a regular basis. I’ve always wandered the grocery store with a list of basics and then I grab whatever looks fresh and inspiring. Later in the week I find myself with 2 red peppers that don’t really go with anything. And this method leads to a lot of unnecessary impulse buying as well as a ridiculous grocery budget. It also hinders my ability to be creative with meals, which sounds counter-intuitive. But once I’m at home and deciding what to make it would help if I had all the ingredients for a recipe. The creativity comes in the planning.
I’ve been using ZipList (thanks to Lisa for the recommendation!), which makes adding recipes to my grocery list a breeze. If you’re not familiar with it, you can see an example of the ZipList recipe plugin on my site (check out the recipe below). You’ll notice above the recipe an option to save as well as print. If you create a ZipList account and save the recipe, you can go back at any time and automatically add the ingredients to your shopping list in the exact quantities you need. It also has a nice meal planning function and phone app. I wish I could convince all of my favorite food blogs to use this plugin! I’m now much more likely to make a recipe if I can save it to ZipList. I’ve recently found myself making quite a few dinners from Cookin’ Canuck, Skinnytaste and Simply Recipes. I highly recommend their recipes!
Do you meal plan? If so, do you find that it saves you money on groceries? Any tips for a beginner? I’m only planning 3 meals a week right now since I cook for two and many recipes make great leftovers. And to be honest, some nights all I want is cereal or a frozen pizza.
And now for the recipe, which was definitely not planned. I had a ton of fresh seeds leftover from a recent pumpkin canning extravaganza. And a ton of nervous energy during the storm. Behold, the final snack of Hurricane Sandy: Sriracha maple pumpkin seeds.
Sriracha Maple Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Toss the pumpkin seeds with the Sriracha and maple syrup and then spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
Notes
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Nutrition
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Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I’m super excited that I can add your recipes tp ZipList! I use it myself and love it. I will have to make these seeds for my Hubs. He will love it!
Ashley - baker by nature says
We made these last night! Dang, girl – SO good!!!
Donalyn says
I always love a spicy-sweet combo. I’m roasting a couple pumpkins this week, so thanks for the inspiration! I’m not very good at planning ahead – even when I do, the meal seems to morph into something else. I just try to keep all the pantry staples well stocked – I can always pull a meal together from that!
Debra says
Sriracha is new to me! This sounds delicious, though. And I recently did find Ziplist, but haven’t yet made it a habit. Very good idea.
kitchenriffs says
I love siracha, so this recipe has my name on it. Really nice – love the addition of maple. I do my lists the old-fashioned way with pen and paper. The best thing is I can organize it by the way my grocery store is arranged, so I can be in and old of the store in no time. Anyway, really nice recipe – thanks.
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
I love ANYTHING with Sriracha – it’s my most favorite thing on the planet! Can’t wait to try this delish snack!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I’ve been using ziplist for my blog, however I’ve never actually utilize it on my own. You reminded me to give it a try (kept forgetting!). Your “sriracha” flavor made me smile. I’d never imagine that goes well with pumpkin seeds, or even any type of seeds! Great idea. My husband pretty much pour this sauce on a lot of food, and he’ll be shocked if pumpkin has this flavor. LOL!
little kitchie says
genius flavor combination!! my husband and i are obsessed with anything sriracha and i just scored a killer maple syrup from the farmer’s market. needless to say, i think i’ll be making these this weekend! thanks for the idea! xx
Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says
Love it! Spicy Pumpkin Seeds…a definite must try!
Stephanie @ 52 Kitchen Adventures says
I don’t have much experience with meal planning, but I should really start too. It would save on lots of little grocery trips – those add up!
I love trying out different flavors of roasted pumpkin seeds each year and this one sounds awesome! Srircha is good on everything!
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
How funny to come across my recipe, after tweeting it out nearly two years ago!! I had no idea that the Sriracha Cookbook blog picked it up. Hey, as long as we are all spreading the spicy-sweet pepeta love – it’s all good! Incidentally, making a big batch today. ;) Happy October.
Melissa Sperka says
I love the sweet heat flavor of these pumpkin seeds!
Joanne says
This is sweet and spicy perfection.
Aysegul Sanford says
I can only imagine how addictive these are. So YUM!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I love this! Perfect snack!