Spicy Roasted Pepitas
A simple and flavorful recipe for crunchy spicy roasted pepitas, perfect for snacking or adding to various dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp coarsely ground sea salt or Himalayan pink salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp chipotle powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, add the pepitas and toss lightly.
- Drizzle the avocado oil and sprinkle the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chipotle powder over the pepitas. Mix well.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the pepitas in an even layer.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for about 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Once golden and fragrant, cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
These pepitas can be used as a snack, topping for salads, or added to grain bowls. Adjust spices to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snack, roasted pepitas, spicy, vegan, healthy snack