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Roasted Chili Lime Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

5 from 3 votes
A bowl of overflowing seasoned roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) spilling out onto the table.
Crispy roasted chili lime pepitas make the perfect snack or delicious protein-rich crunchy topping. This versatile recipe works with a variety of spices.
Author: Lindsey Jenkins
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup pepitas raw hulled pumpkin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil can also use olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (mild) not chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF / 180ºC and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the pepitas to the lined baked sheet. Toss with the oil and the rest of the ingredients and season with a pinch of kosher salt. Spread the pepitas mixture into a somewhat even layer.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through. When they come out of the oven, hit them with another pinch of salt and a squeeze of tangy lime juice to intensify the flavors.

Notes

See the blog post for how to store the roasted pepitas.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

No maple syrup? - you can also use brown sugar.
No smoked paprika? - use sweet paprika instead.
Other spices to use - Aleppo pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or taco seasoning.