Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Ingredients

1-2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds (approx. seeds from one medium pumpkin), cleaned

1-2 tsps Kosher salt

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sweet or Hungarian paprika

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Dash of cayenne pepper

Preparation

1

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

2

In a medium saucepan or pot, bring pumpkin seeds, water and salt to a boil -- approximately 2 cups water for every 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds and 1/2 tsp salt for every cup of water. (See notes). Bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes, drain and discard water.

3

Arrange seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If there is not enough room, prepare a second sheet or roast in batches.

4

Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture over the seeds and roast for 20-25 minutes or until seeds are golden brown and fragrant, stirring once or twice halfway through.

5

Allow seeds to cool slightly (5-10 minutes) and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Source: foodista.com