Its not pumpkin season without its crunchy counterpart, pepitas.
These dark green seeds have a nutty, mild flavor and are chock-full of valuable nutrients.
Carson Downing
Fall is the ideal time to whip up a batch of crispy seasoned pepitas.
Making roasted pepitas at home is quick and easyour basicsnack reciperequires just 2 ingredients.
We’re also sharing two roasted pepita seasoning recipes including a savory and sweet version.
What Are Pepitas?
Pepitas arepumpkin seedsthat have had their white shells removed, or hulled.
The dark green seeds have a nutty, delicately sweet flavor thats enhanced by toasting.
Choose raw, hulled, and unsalted pepitas.
you might also use purchased pre-roasted hull-less pepitas in this recipe instead.
Ingredients
1Tbsp.olive oil
2cupsraw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Toss pepitas and olive oil in a bowl to coat.
Spread pepitas evenly in a 1510-inch baking pan.
Bake, stirring once, until pepitas are toasted and golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
