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Spicy Pepitas

The perfect crunchy snack!

Course Snack
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword easy snack recipe, kid-friendly recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Linda Spiker

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw pepitas pumpkin seeds
  • ΒΌ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ancho chile or chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 T fresh squeezed lime juice
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place rack in upper third of oven.
  • Place all ingredients together in a bowl toss and then spread on a cookie sheet. Bake, shaking pan once or twice, until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place rack in upper third of oven.
  2. Place all ingredients together in a bowl, toss and then spread on a cookie sheet. Bake, shaking pan once or twice, until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes.