Sugar and Spice Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Nonstick vegetable oil spray2 cups shelled pepitas1/3 cup sugar1 large egg white, beaten until frothy1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Mix pepitas and next 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on spiciness desired. Spread pepitas in single layer on baking sheet.

Bake until pepitas are golden and dry, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Seperate petpitas with fork while still warm. Cool.

makes 8- 1/4 cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VIRTUOSO12.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 73.5
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 93.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 3.3 g

Member Reviews
  • CD4091560
    Good snack food I had to bake them a little longer for crunchiness - 10/31/11