Roasted Pepitas are the perfect crunchy snack or topping. All you need to do is season the seeds, spread them on a baking sheet, bake for 10 minutes, then enjoy! Make a batch for a healthy treat or add some crunch to salads, soups, granola, and more.
Prepare oven and baking sheet - Heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, add pepitas, olive oil, and salt. If you’d like to add dried herbs or seasoning, add it at this time. Use a silicone spatula to gently mix and coat the pepitas with oil.
2 cups raw pepitas, 2 teaspoon olive oil, ¾ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
Bake pepitas - Transfer the pepitas to the baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Avoid crowding so the pepitas can cook evenly. Place in the oven on the middle rack and bake for about 10 minutes, stirring and spreading into a single layer halfway through.
Cool and season - Remove the tray from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Taste one and season with additional salt and seasonings if desired.
Notes
Top Tips
Keep an eye on the pepitas while they are in the oven to make sure they don't burn.
Season to taste. If you add a sweetener like maple syrup, bake pepitas for about 10 minutes longer so it can adhere to the seeds and dry.
Storage
Store leftover pepitas in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week for best results. You can also refrigerate them so they last a little longer. When you are ready to enjoy them, let them get to room temperature.