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Chile Lime Roasted Pepitas
Chile Lime Roasted Pepitas will blow your tastebuds! They make a healthy snack, a salad topping or a crunch to your favorite veggie taco recipe!
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings 1 batch
Calories 105 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1/2 cup raw pepitas
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/8 tsp chipotle chile powder
- Kosher salt
Instructions
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Warm oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pepitas and stir until coated. Stir frequently until seeds are fragrant and start to brown (about 3 minutes).
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Add lime juice, chipotle chile and 2 generous pinches of kosher salt. Stir to coat.
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Remove the skillet from heat. Stir until the pepitas are fully coated with seasoning and the lime juice has cooked off.
Taste the pepitas - add more salt to taste.
Notes
When I add roasted pepitas to a salad, I like to crush them for maximum distribution. Use a ziploc bag and rolling pin to crush them in a flash!
Nutrition Facts
Chile Lime Roasted Pepitas
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 105
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.