These Roasted Pepitas are so rich in flavor, and healthy too! They're perfect for snacking and can also be used as a topping on your favorite salad!
Health Benefits of Pepitas
These tiny little seeds are packed full of nutrition!
A ¼ cup serving provides 100 calories and the following nutrients:
- Protein - 5 grams
- Healthy Fat - 7 grams
- Fiber - 2 grams
- Manganese - 52% RDI
- Magnesium - 46% RDI
- Phosphorus - 41% RDI
- Iron - 29% RDI
- Copper - 24% RDI
- Zinc - 17% RDI
They are also packed full of antioxidants that protect our cells against free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
How to Roast Pepitas
For this recipe, I used raw pepitas which can be found at most supermarkets. They are green in color and do not have a white outer shell like the seeds that come straight out of a pumpkin.
Making them is simple. First, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Add the pepitas and olive oil to a small mixing bowl. Stir to coat. Then add the cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to coat.
Spread the pepitas onto a baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool, and enjoy!
Delicious!
Did you try this recipe? Leave me a comment below, and let me know what you think! 🙂
Other Hoorah to Health recipes you may enjoy:
- Hot Wassail
- Avocado Flower
- Stuffed Pepper Soup
- Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Kale
- Pumpkin Hummus with Roasted Pepitas
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Roasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pepitas raw pumpkin seeds without shells
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil extra virgin
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the pepitas and olive oil in a small mixing bowl. Stir to coat.
- Add the cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to coat.
- Spread the pepitas onto a baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes or until brown.
- Let cool, and enjoy!
Martina Gembalova
Thank you for this idea. I like pumpkin seeds. I appreciate the information about nutrients as well.
Hoorah To Health
You’re welcome, Martina! Enjoy!! 😊
jill
I love the idea of these on every salad I make! They look delicious!
Hoorah To Health
Thanks Jill, they are! 😊
Terri
These are DELICIOUS!! Thank you so much for the easy and excellent recipe!! M y husband loved them too, wow!
Hoorah To Health
So glad you liked them. Such a healthy snack or salad topper!
lindaryan95
Love it! ❤️ Going to keep some at all times! I made a batch to toss in my salads. Now I'm wondering where these have been all my life! Hard to stop snacking on them. Followed the recipe EXACTLY....usually a double batch....absolutely perfect😋
Hoorah To Health
Glad you loved them, thanks for sharing! 🙂
Janet
loved them on the squash soup I made…so yummy with that added
crunch…
Hoorah To Health
I agree, they are so good! Thanks for sharing, Janet!!
Giny Strengehagen
Making a salad recipe from Nigella tonight that called for roasted pumpkin seeds. The hubby picked up a bag of Pepitas and I gave your recipe a try. LOVED them!! So did he! If we can just stop snacking on them until I put that salad together in a bit... Really delicious!!! Thank you for sharing this!! Hello from Norway!!
Hoorah To Health
Ha, yes they are irresistible! Glad you both loved them, and thanks so much for sharing!
André
Delicious and so simple to prepare! I used to eat them raw (green), for their health benefits, but now, it's also for the crunchness and flavor.
Many thanks for the recipe!
Hoorah To Health
They really are so simple and delicious!🙂
André
And by the way, your name is telling me that you of French origin from Quebec! Gagnon is one of the most popular name here.
I just can't figure out how anglophone are pronouncing it in English!!
Hoorah To Health
Ha, yes! Pronounced different here.
Carrie Ellie
Second time using this recipe! Thank you for sharing it on the internet:)
Hoorah To Health
Love to make a batch this time of year and add to my salads!
Michelle
I love these!! I also add cayenne pepper to mine for a little heat.
Hoorah To Health
They are sooo good!
Doug
Tastes great, just what I was looking for, thank you!
Hoorah To Health
They really are so good. Thanks, Doug!
Maurice
Just wondering if they should be refrigerated after this process!
Hoorah To Health
No need to refrigerate!
Stephanie
Didn’t think I would like the cumin but these are delicious!
Hoorah To Health
You'd be surprised. They're delish!
Jim Denn
I have ordered pepita seeds online twice, and more than i care to admit the first time sometimes is a mistake. With the first order, i mistakenly ordered raw pepitas thinking they would be a tasty and healthy snack. They may be healthy, but as bland as the day is long! After a small taste, the rest of the bag went into the cupboard. The second order was for roasted and salted, and what a difference! The 2 pound bag didn’t last long; they were finished tonight. When looking online for a recipe, i came upon your website and i will be trying your recipe tomorrow. The first batch will be tried using a Stir Crazy popcorn popper. Maybe it’ll work, maybe not! Either way, those raw pepitas will get roasted! I’ll let you know how it goes. The only draw back with pepitas is that they’re border line addicting!
Hoorah To Health
So happy that you came across my recipe, enjoy!