Spicy Roasted Pepitas

Name: Spicy Roasted Pepitas
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground paprika; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; ½ lb (225 g) raw pepitas (hull-free pumpkin seeds; see Cook’s Note); 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; ½ lb (225 g) raw pepitas (hull-free pumpkin seeds; see Cook’s Note)

Preparation info

Makes about
12/3 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Muy Bueno Fiestas

By Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

Published 2023

About

Plain pumpkin seeds get a kick from ancho chile powder, making them a delightfully crunchy and addictive appetizer for your Halloween celebration.

Ingredients

½ lb (225 g) raw pepitas (hull-free pumpkin seeds; see Cook’s Note)
1

Americas
Mexico
Starter
Vegan
Central America
Gluten-free
Halloween
Spicy

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

Put the pepitas into a bowl. Sprinkle with the chile powder, paprika, salt, and garlic powder, drizzle with the oil and lime juice, and toss to coat evenly. Pour the pepitas onto the prepared sheet