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Orange Spiced Pepitas

Orange Spiced Pepitas

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Makes 1 cup

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 cup raw hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in small skillet over moderately low heat, then add pumpkin seeds.
  2. Toast, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden, 8-10 minutes.
  3. Combine orange zest, salt, sugar, cayenne, and cinnamon.
  4. Toss toasted seeds with spice mixture.

* Used with permission from the Spicebox Kitchen Cookbook by Dr. Linda Shiue