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. "

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time10 min

Cooking MethodOven