Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
- 2 cups pumpkin seeds fresh, approx. seeds from one medium pumpkin, cleaned
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon hungarian paprika or sweet
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a medium saucepan or pot, bring pumpkin seeds, water and salt to a boil -- approximately 2 cups water for every 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds and 1/2 tsp salt for every cup of water. (See notes). Bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes, drain and discard water.
- Arrange seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If there is not enough room, prepare a second sheet or roast in batches.
- Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture over the seeds and roast for 20-25 minutes or until seeds are golden brown and fragrant, stirring once or twice halfway through.
- Allow seeds to cool slightly (5-10 minutes) and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
pumpkin seeds fresh, kosher salt, olive oil, hungarian paprika, paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Spicy-Roasted-Pumpkin-Seeds-_Pepitas_-1671634 (may not work)