Spicy Roasted Pepitas Recipe (Pumpkin Seeds)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    22 mins

  • Servings

    4 snack portions

  • Calories

    352 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican, Tex-Mex

Spicy Roasted Pepitas Recipe (Pumpkin Seeds)

Plain pumpkin seeds get a kick from chili powder, making them a delightfully crunchy and addictive appetizer for your Día de Muertos celebration. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces pepitas (pumpkin seeds) hulled
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
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Instructions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Add the hulled pepitas to a large bowl along the spices and drizzle with olive oil and toss. 
  3. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the pumpkin seeds out onto the tray and roast until the seeds are lightly toasted, about 12 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drizzle with lime juice and serve.

Notes

  • The toasted, spiced pepitas can be kept in an airtight container for 1 week.
  • The toasted, spiced pepitas can be kept in an airtight container for 1 week.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.04g Sodium 303mg (13%) Potassium 484mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4snack portions

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Potassium 484mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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