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Spicy Pepitas


Store the leftover pepitas in a zip-top plastic bag; sprinkle them over a salad, or enjoy as a snack.

This recipe goes with Pork Tacos with Slaw and Spicy Pepitas


1 cup unsalted pumpkinseed kernels
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ancho or chipotle chile pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add kernels to pan; cook 10 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove from pan; cool completely.



Yield:  1 cup (serving size: 1 tablespoon)

CALORIES 47 (69% from fat); FAT 3.6g (sat 0.6g,mono 1.3g,poly 1.3g); IRON 0.4mg; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 8mg; CARBOHYDRATE 1.8g; SODIUM 41mg; PROTEIN 1.5g; FIBER 0.8g

Cooking Light, OCTOBER 2008




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