Spicy Pepitas
When you need a quick and tasty snack, these spicy pepitas pack in just the right amount of flavor and crunch! They're also delicious over a salad or in a wrap.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups pepitas
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Hot Shot! pepper blend, (or half black pepper, half cayenne)
- 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ¼ teaspoon ground ancho chile or chili powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Add the pumpkin seeds, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and salt to a medium bowl and toss to combine.
- Add the lime juice and toss again until the seeds are evenly coated in the spice mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread the seeds out on the sheet.
- Bake for about 9 minutes, shaking the pan every 3 minutes or so, until the seeds are lightly browned and dry.
Notes
This recipe is for 18 servings of pepitas. Each serving is 2 tablespoons.
The lime juice can be swapped out for olive oil to help the spices stick. Keep in mind that this will increase the fat content of each serving.
Roasted pepitas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature and will stay fresh for 1-2 weeks.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Pepitas
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
83
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1.3
g
7
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
135.5
mg
6
%
Potassium
2.6
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
2.1
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0
g
0
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
1.1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.