These Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are great as a snack but also superb over salads. Be warned though, these seeds pack a kick!
These Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are super easy to make. A handful of ingredients and about 25 minutes to get them nice and toasty in the oven.
Warning: these seeds will be hot. Not temperature hot but spicy hot. What else would you expect from Chili Powder, Cumin and Cayenne? Even by my standards, these will kick you where it counts.
The first thing you will notice when making these pumpkin seeds is the aroma while they are baking. If you don’t like spicy stuff, then please skip this recipe. These pumpkin seeds pack a punch!
I guess you could cut back on some of the spices but then it wouldn’t be Chili Lime roasted pumpkin seeds would it? Maybe next time I will experiment with a less pungent variation of this recipe.
I originally thought these would make a good snack but my wife thought they would also be great on a salad. Since I never argue with my wife we added them to our salad and it was delish!
Expect the seeds to turn a nice brown while roasting. They will lose their nice vibrant green color. It’s normal. It’s also important to let them cool down before consuming. In my experience, it can take a good 30 minutes before they are ready to eat.
Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) are a good source of magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, and copper. Magnesium helps improve mood and sleep, while manganese plays a role in collagen production and promotes skin and bone health.
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How to Make these Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
In a bowl, mix pumpkin seeds with olive oil and all the spices until all of the seeds are evenly coated.
Use a spoon to spread the seeds into a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently until the seeds are crispy and dry.
Remove from oven and squeeze 1/2 a lime over the top of the seeds. Stir to distribute the lime juice evenly and loosen any seeds that are stuck to the baking sheet.
Allow the seeds to cool before serving.
Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1 Tsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Fresh Lime
how to make this recipe
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin seeds with olive oil and all the spices until all of the seeds are evenly coated.
- Use a spoon to spread the seeds into a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently until the seeds are crispy and dry.
- Remove from oven and squeeze 1/2 a lime over the top of the seeds. Stir to distribute the lime juice evenly and loosen any seeds that are stuck to the baking sheet.
- Allow the seeds to cool before serving.
Nutrition
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