Chili Lime Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Craveable, crunchy, and good for you? You bet! Chili Lime Roasted
Pumpkin Seeds are a nutty, zesty nosh with a subtle kick of heat that
makes a tasty, textured, and nutritious topping for nearly any savory
plant-based dish. When you want to satisfy a crunchy snack craving,
these protein- and mineral-rich seeds will surely satisfy.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin seeds (raw, unsalted, or pepitas)
2 Tbsps lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
¼ tsp salt (optional)

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with
parchment paper.
2. Whisk lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and optional cayenne
and salt together in a medium bowl.
3. Toss the pumpkin seeds in the lime juice spice blend until they’re
well coated.
4. Spread the seeds out evenly onto the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool. They’ll get crispy as they cool.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
Try the same lime chili blend with sunflower seeds.
If you’re a spice fan, use chipotle chili powder in place of the regular
chili.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two
weeks.