Sweet and Spicy Pepitas #SundaySupper

Sweet and Spicy Pepitas are roasted pumpkin seeds made into a crunchy snack that is a little sweet, a little spicy and a lot delicious!  {naturally nut-free, gluten-free and vegan}

With Fall upon us, I am in full pumpkin mode.  So far I have made pumpkin cake, pie, pasta, muffins, and still have more pumpkin recipes I want to make this season.   Not only do I love pumpkin puree, I also adore pumpkin seeds and pepitas!  Pepitas are  the lovely little raw green seeds inside the pumpkin seed shell.  They are a great alternative to nuts, yet offer many of the same health benefits.  Like nuts, they are packed with protein, vitamins and antioxidants.  I find them in the bulk bin at the grocery store or sometimes near the bags of sunflower seeds.

These Sweet and Spicy Pepitas are roasted pumpkin seeds made into a crunchy little snack that is super easy to make.  Just stick the pepitas in the oven until they just start to brown.  Then take them out,  drizzle with a little oil, toss them in the seasonings, and put them back in the oven until they turn golden brown and start to pop.  The seasonings can be adjusted to taste, of course.  These are great by the handful as a snack, or on top of salad or soup.

This Sunday Supper is all about the crunch!  Since the theme is crunchy goodness, I thought it would be fun to share a crunchy pumpkin-related recipe – Sweet and Spicy Pepitas.

Be sure to check out all of the fun crunchy recipes from the other Sunday Supper participants below.

Sweet and Spicy Pepitas

 

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Ingredients

• 1 cup pepitas (raw,shelled pumpkin seeds)
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350* F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, combine sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper (if using).
2. Spread pepitas on prepared baking sheet, in a single layer. Roast in oven for 10 minutes.
3. Toss pepitas in oil and then sprinkle chili powder mixture, tossing to coat. Pour pepitas back on prepared baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until pepitas are browned. Let cool and enjoy!

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Crispy Appetizers:

• Caprese Wontons from Jane’s Adventure in Dinner
• Crispy Broccoli Cheddar Bites from Curious Cuisiniere
• Waldorf Salad from Noshing With The Nolands

Crunchy Entrees and Sides:

• Crunchy Baked Chicken with Homemade Shake and Bake from Growing Up Gabel
• Crunchy Crusted Chicken Strips with Chipotle Honey Mustard from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventure
• Flautas de Rajas con Queso (Cheesy Poblano Pepper Taquitos) from La Cocina de Leslie
• Penny’s Taco Salad from Webicurean
• Popcorn Chowder from The ROXX Box
• Rosemary Garlic Croutons on layered Savoy Cabbage Soup from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Strawberry and Mozzarella Flatbread from Family Foodie

Munch on Snacks:

• Crunchy & Chewy Chocolate Hazelnut Granola from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Crunchy Granola Bars (Better than Nature Valley) from Shockingly Delicious
• Crunchy Pumpkin Pie Spice Roasted Chickpeas from Daily Dish Recipes
• Duck Fat Chex Mix from The Texan New Yorker
• Easy Vegan Granola from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Fried Veg Momos with Cheese Recipe from Masala Herb
• How to Make Homemade Sweet and Salty Trail Mix from Neighborfood
• Orange Spiced Cashews from Hip Foodie Mom
• Peanut and Pretzel Popcorn Balls from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from Hezzi-D’s Cooks and Books
• Slow Cooker Bar-B-Q Party Mix from Hot Mamma’s Kitchen Chaos
• Sourdough Grissini from girlichef
• Spicy Lentil Crackers from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pepitas from Alida’s Kitchen
• Sweet Potato Chips from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
• Unbaked Healthy Oatmeal Sesame Bars from My Trials In The Kitchen
• Vanilla Almonds from That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Crisp Dessert:

• Boo Berry Cereal Treats from Pies and Plots
• Choco-Caramel Squares from Basic N Delicious
• Chocolate Covered Potato Chip Rice Krispie Treats from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Chocolate Pecan Biscotti from The Food Army Wife
• Cookie Brittle from Juanita’s Cocina
• Double Banana Pie Krispie Treats from What Smells So Good?
• Honeycomb Crunch Candy from Food Lust People Love
• Momofuku Chocolate Chip Cornflakes Cookies from Ninja Baking
• Nutty Wedges with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream from Magnolia Days

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here → Sunday Supper Movement.