Chili Lime Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Name: Chili Lime Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin seeds (raw, unsalted, or pepitas); 2 Tbsps lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tsp chili powder; ¼ tsp garlic powder; 1 pinch cayenne (optional); ¼ tsp salt (optional)

9 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

Craveable, crunchy, and good for you? You bet! Chili Lime Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a nutty, zesty nosh with a subtle kick of heat that makes a tasty, textured, and nutritious topping for nearly any savory plant-based dish. When you want to satisfy a crunchy snack craving, these protein- and mineral-rich seeds will surely satisfy.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:03:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories173.2 kcal (9%)

Total Fat14.5 g (21%)

Carbs5.4 g (2%)

Sugars0.6 g (1%)

Protein8.9 g (18%)

Sodium24.9 mg (1%)

Fiber2.2 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 cuppumpkin seeds

raw, unsalted, or pepitas

2 Tbspslime juice

freshly squeezed

1 tspchili powder

¼ tspgarlic powder

1 pinchcayenne

optional

¼ tspsalt

optional

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and optional cayenne and salt together in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Toss the pumpkin seeds in the lime juice spice blend until they’re well coated.

Step 4

Spread the seeds out evenly onto the baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let cool. They’ll get crispy as they cool.

Step 7

Chef's Notes:

Step 8

Substitutions: - Try the same lime chili blend with sunflower seeds. - If you’re a spice fan, use chipotle chili powder in place of the regular chili.

Step 9

Storage: - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.