Dancing Pepitas Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Elevate your snack game with Dancing Pepitas Toasted Pumpkin Seeds—a quick, flavorful treat that combines smoky, spicy, sweet, and zesty notes in every crunchy bite. Featuring raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) toasted to golden perfection in a skillet, this recipe is seasoned with smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne for a bold kick, balanced by a drizzle of honey and a dash of fresh lime juice for irresistible tangy sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy snack or salad topper that’s bursting with dynamic flavor. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a nutritious, on-the-go snack, these toasted pumpkin seeds deliver on all fronts. Try this easy, addictive recipe and watch your taste buds dance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the surface evenly.
Once the oil is warm, add the raw pumpkin seeds to the skillet. Stir frequently to ensure even toasting for 5-7 minutes, or until the seeds begin to pop and turn golden brown.
Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and sea salt evenly over the seeds.
Drizzle the honey over the spiced seeds and stir quickly to coat them evenly, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the honey.
Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately stir in the fresh lime juice for a zesty finish.
Transfer the toasted pumpkin seeds to a plate or sheet of parchment paper to cool completely before serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 247 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
