Roasted Pepitas

Roasted pepitas are a nutritious plant based snack perfect for kids and lunchboxes.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Western

Keyword: roasted pepitas, roasted pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin kernels, roasted pepitas nz

Diet: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten free, Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 68kcal

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Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. This is 350 F
In a mixing bowl combine the pepitas and oil. Stir them around until the pepitas are all coated in oil.
Stir in the salt
Line a baking tray, and spread the oiled and seasoned pepitas out in a single layer on the tray.
Bake for 5 minutes, remove the tray stir the pepitas so they turn over, return the tray to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
Store in a glass jar in the pantry.

Be sure to check your pepitas every 5 minutes of cook time or so, because an overdone roasted pumpkin seed looses its deliciousness.
Try your toasted pepitas in salads, they provide a lovely crunch.
My kids love them in their lunch boxes
Try adding them to homemade trail mix.

Pepitas are hulled pumpkin seeds, they are green in colour and may be known as pumpkin kernels.
Olive oil: I like to use extra virgin olive oil when I roast my pepitas, but you can use your favourite oil. Avocado oil is also lovely,
Other flavorings: I enjoy my toasted pumpkin seeds with a little salt, but you can always try some other flavors: herbs, curry powder, garlic powder, chilli powder or flakes, or you can use my honey roasted sunflower seeds recipe to create a sweet pepita!