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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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the hulled pepitas to a large bowl along the spices and drizzle with olive oil and toss.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.