Spicy Pepitas

search

    Spicy Pepitas

    Spicy Pepitas
    Spicy Pepitas

    "I think I have a strange obsession with growing pumpkins. We grow tomatoes, cucumbers, flowers and some herbs but I’m really all about my pumpkins and I have no idea why. There’s just something about it that totally jazzes me. When I saw this recipe for Spicy Pepitas in Valerie’s Home Cooking: More than 100 Delicious Recipes to Share with Friends and Family, I figured I’d try it out now and then I would it again in the fall with my own pumpkin seeds. Valerie says that you can add them to pumpkin or squash soups or toss them on a salad. I haven’t tried either of those things yet, although I might try the salad idea this weekend. So far all I’ve done is snack on these seeds, like I mean a lot of snacking! These Spicy Pepitas are so different than I thought they’d be, it’s not a hot spicy obviously but it’s more like chai tea spice. You just really need to try this recipe, so you can see for yourself just what a great little snack this is. The recipe says it keeps for up to 10 days in an airtight container but I truly doubt it will last that long! WHAT ARE SPICY PEPITAS? Spicy Pepitas are essentially pumpkin seeds that have been roasted and seasoned with various spices. They are a popular snack, often consumed for their health benefits as they are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They can also be used as a garnish on salads, soups, and other dishes to add a crunchy texture and a complex flavor. "

    Serves10 servings

    Preparation Time10 min

    Cooking Time10 min

    Cooking MethodOven

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 cups raw shelled pepitas pumpkin seeds
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

    This recipe was submitted by one of our readers, just like you.

    Click Here to Submit Your Recipe!

    Leave a Comment

    Rate

    Cancel Reply to Comment

    Thanks for your comment. Don't forget to share!

    Close

    Report Inappropriate Comment

    Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.

    Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.

    Close Window