Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) Eight Ways
The options are endless for roasted pumpkin seeds (peptitas). Here are 8 flavorful ways to enjoy these tasty little seeds.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Traditional
- 2 cups raw pepitas (see note)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Ginger Soy
- 2 cups raw pepitas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2 cups raw pepitas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Maple Chili Powder
- 2 cups raw pepitas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
Curry Lime
- 2 cups raw pepitas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
Italian
- 2 cups raw pepitas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Jamaican Jerk
- 2 cups raw pepitas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning, crumbled with your fingers
- ½ teaspoon salt
Latte
- 2 cups raw pepitas
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Spread the seasoned pepitas in a single layer on prepared sheet pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Seeds should be dry, golden, and crunchy. Watch closely toward the end of the baking time to make sure they don't scorch.
Notes
- Pepitas: Pepitas are shelled pumpkin seeds. They are olive green in color. Be sure to buy raw seeds, NOT roasted, since you will be roasting them yourself.
- Nutrition note: The nutrition information below is for ¼ cup serving of plain pepitas without any seasoning since there are 8 variations.
- Salt: I recommend using fine salt rather than coarse kosher salt. You can adjust the amount to your preference.
- Storage: Once the pepitas have cooled completely, put them into an airtight container. They'll keep at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 6mg
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