These sweet ginger roasted pumpkin seeds are low in net carbs, but big on flavor and healthy fat. I must warn you though, they are highly addictive! Throw them on a salad or stir-fry for a pop of flavor and crunch. Or enjoy them solo for a snack. An added bonus of pumpkin seeds is that they are a good source of iron and low in oxalates.

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Sweet Ginger Roasted Pumpkin Seeds- Keto Kidney

Low in net carbs and oxalates, these tasty roasted pumpkin seeds are ideal for a plant-focused ketogenic diet for PKD. Add them to a salad or a stir-fry or enjoy as a tasty snack!

Recipe developed and tested by Diana Bruen, MS, RD

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: Keto, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Phosphorus, Low Potassium, Low Protein, Plant-Based

Diet Type: CKD, Dialysis, PKD, VLPD

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Diana Bruen, MS, RD

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 3 tablespoons coconut amino's
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 300℉.
• Add all the ingredients to a small bowl, stir to combine. Let marinate for 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. When done marinating, add the pumpkin seeds and spread in an even layer.
• Bake for 8 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the seeds and give them a gentle stir. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven give another gentle stir to ensure they won't stick to the parchment. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes. They might look a little wet. Don't worry, they crisp up as they cool.

Notes

No coconut aminos? Use low sodium soy sauce

Oxalate load: 1 serving has 4 mg of oxalates. Oxalate load calculated using Harvard's published list.

Uses: Delicious on their own as a snack! Add as a salad or stir-fry topper for a pop of flavor and crunch

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg | Phosphorus: 198mg

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