Spicy Roasted Pepitas Recipe (Pumpkin Seeds)
Spicy Roasted Pepitas are the ultimate quick snack—crunchy, toasty, and full of warm, smoky flavor with just a hint of heat. Perfect for munching, topping salads, or gifting in little jars!
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Equipment
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw pepitas pumpkin seeds hulled
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- pinch salt if pepitas aren’t salted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, honey, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Add pepitas and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread pepitas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 5–7 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden and fragrant. Keep a close eye on them—they can burn quickly!
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container once cooled.
Notes
TIP: If you can only find salted roasted pepita kernels, reduce the oil to 1 ½ teaspoons and omit the salt. Roast as directed above.
Stovetop Method:
- Prep a Nonstick Skillet: Heat a small nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Mix the Coating: In a small bowl, stir together the avocado oil, honey, cumin, cayenne, and salt (if needed). Add the raw pepitas and toss to coat well.
- Cook in Skillet: Pour the coated pepitas into the hot skillet. Spread into a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently (about every 15 seconds) with a spatula. You’ll know they’re ready when they start to puff slightly, smell toasty, and turn golden.
- Cool: Transfer to a parchment-lined plate or tray and let cool completely. They’ll crisp up as they cool!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 tablespoon | Calories: 37 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 0.5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0.003 g | Sodium: 1 mg | Potassium: 36 mg | Fiber: 0.3 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 15 IU | Vitamin C: 0.1 mg | Calcium: 3 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg
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