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Best Kid-Approved Chili Lime Pumpkin Seeds: Easy Budget Snack

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Crunchy, tangy, and perfectly spiced chili lime pumpkin seeds that are budget-friendly, quick to make, and loved by even the pickiest eaters. A simple snack using pantry staples that disappears in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from about half a lime)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt (1 ½ teaspoons if using kosher salt)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado, grapeseed, or melted coconut oil)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat for about 15 minutes.
  2. Rinse the pumpkin seeds thoroughly in a colander under cold water, rubbing them between your fingers to remove any pulp. Discard any discolored or shriveled seeds.
  3. Pat the seeds dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels until slightly damp but not dripping wet.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, and garlic powder (if using). Whisk together with a fork.
  5. Add the pumpkin seeds to the bowl. Drizzle with oil and lime juice. Toss until every seed is evenly coated.
  6. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (optional).
  7. Roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir the seeds with a spatula.
  8. Return to the oven and roast for another 8-12 minutes, until the seeds are golden brown and fragrant. Start checking at 8 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the seeds cool completely on the baking sheet (at least 15-20 minutes). They will continue to crisp as they cool.
  10. Once cool, transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

For best results, do not skip drying the seeds after rinsing. Watch the oven closely as cooking times vary. Let seeds cool completely before tasting to avoid over-seasoning. Double the batch for meal prep. To refresh soft seeds, warm at 300°F for 3-4 minutes and cool completely.

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