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Lime Chili Pepitas

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 111kcal
Author Chhavi

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Pepitas Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil or any other oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice Around 1 lime
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Tajin ; Read Notes
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup Or Honey
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt Table salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional ; For spicier pepitas

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together the pepitas or pumpkin seeds along with maple syrup, lime juice, and chili.

Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 150C or 300 F.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the spiced pepitas on it.
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes. Midway, remove from the oven and give a mix.
  • Let it cool completely before storing in an air tight container

Air Fryer

  • Preheat the air fryer to 150C or 300 F.
  • Add the spiced pepitas to the air fryer basket.
  • air fry for 8 minutes, shaking midway.

Notes

Pepitas

Use unsalted pepitas for this recipe.We are looking for raw, shelled green color  pumpkin seeds

Ground Chili

If you are going for that typical Mexican flavor, then use tajin.
Otherwise, any ground chili powder in your pantry will do.As long as it is in a powdered form and not flakes.
For a mild chili flavor, use paprika
For a spicier version, use cayenne pepper
You can also use storebought lime chili seasoning and skip both chili and lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg