Best 2 Lime Toasted Pepitas Recipes

Calling all snack lovers and health enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our delightful Lime Toasted Pepitas recipe. These zesty and crunchy pepitas are the perfect combination of tangy and savory, making them an irresistible treat. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack, a healthy addition to your salads, or a flavorful topping for your favorite dishes, our Lime Toasted Pepitas have got you covered. But that's not all; we've also included three additional variations to satisfy your cravings and explore new flavor profiles. From the classic Roasted Pepitas to the aromatic Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Chili, and the indulgent Chocolate Drizzled Pepitas, there's a recipe here for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

LIME TOASTED NUTS

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Toast your favorite nuts and seeds in a pan and add a squeeze of fresh lime and a dash of tamari or soy sauce and you have the perfect nibbles. Nutritious and delicious, I keep a batch of these in an airtight container to snack on. They're also great scattered over a salad to add some extra flavor and texture.

Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 5m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup almonds
1/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup raw pine nuts
1 lime, halved
1 tablespoon tamari (for gluten-free) or soy sauce
Pinch of sea salt

Steps:

Put the nuts in a pan over medium heat and toast, tossing continually until they are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Watch them carefully so they don't burn.
Squeeze over the lime juice and drizzle on the tamari or soy sauce. Sprinkle with a small pinch of sea salt.
Mix well with a wooden spoon to coat evenly. Cook off the liquid, tossing and stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes.
Tip into a serving bowl. Or store the cooled nuts in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CHILI LIME ROASTED PEPITAS (5 INGREDIENTS!)

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Zingy, crunchy, roasted pepitas perfect for snacking or topping salads or bowls. Plant-based, oil-free, and just 1 pan, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes required!

Provided by Minimalist Baker

Categories Snack

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup pepitas ((raw shelled pumpkin seeds))
1 ½ Tbsp lime juice
1 ½ tsp maple syrup
2 tsp chili powder blend ((NOT chili flakes or cayenne pepper))
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne ((optional))

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 F (150 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To the prepared baking sheet, add all ingredients (pepitas, lime juice, maple syrup, chili powder, sea salt, and cayenne (optional)). Mix with clean hands or a wooden spoon to evenly coat the pepitas with spices. Spread them into a relatively even layer - it's okay if they're not perfectly even (the result will be tasty pepita clusters)!
Bake for 7-12 minutes or until the pepitas are lightly browned, stirring halfway. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. The flavors will intensify as they cool.
Let cool completely before storing in a sealed container at room temperature for 4-5 days or in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 two-tablespoon serving, Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, Fat 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 95 mg, Fiber 1.2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 5.2 g

Tips:

Use fresh limes: Fresh limes will give your pepitas the best flavor. If you don't have fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice, but the flavor will not be as good.
Toast the pepitas before adding the lime mixture: Toasting the pepitas will help them to become crispy and flavorful. You can toast them in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
Use a microplane to zest the limes: A microplane will give you the finest zest, which will help to distribute the lime flavor evenly throughout the pepitas.
Add the lime mixture to the pepitas while they are still warm: This will help the lime mixture to adhere to the pepitas.
Store the pepitas in an airtight container: This will help them to stay fresh and crispy for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Lime toasted pepitas are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover limes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a snack that is both healthy and flavorful.

These lime toasted pepitas are a perfect addition to salads, yogurt, or oatmeal. They can also be enjoyed as a standalone snack. So next time you have a craving for something crunchy and flavorful, give these lime toasted pepitas a try.