Roasted Pepitas

Ingredients

Salty Roasted Pepitas

• 2 cups raw pepitas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Tamari Roasted Pepitas

• 2 cups raw pepitas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce (or to taste)

Cinnamon Spiced Roasted Pepitas

• 2 cups raw pepitas
• 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

Herby Seasoned Roasted Pepitas

• 2 cups raw pepitas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl: combine the pepitas, oil or butter, sweetener (if using) and seasonings of your choice. Mix together until well combined.
3. Spread the coated pepitas across the baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 12-18 minutes. About halfway through the cook time, take out the baking pan and stir the pepitas to ensure the seeds evenly cook.
5. Let cool on the baking tray about 5 minutes. Roasted pepitas with added sweeteners will need about 10 minutes to cool on the baking sheet.
6. Enjoy as a snack or use as a salad topping.

Attribution

Sarah Nevins, Saucy Kitchen