Chili Lime Roasted Pepitas Food

LIME TOASTED PEPITAS

Steps:

• Mix lime juice, pepper, cayenne and salt and stir until dissolved. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add pepita seeds and toss frequently until seeds begin to turn light golden and expand. Add seasoned lime juice all at once and stir well to coat all seeds. Remove from heat and cool in the pan.Serve at room temperature.
• Also great in salads for a crunchy texture.

CHILI-LIME ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Toss 1 1/2 pounds peeled carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast at 450˚ F until tender and browned, about 25 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; season with salt. Drizzle over the carrots; sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco, roasted pepitas and cilantro.

CHILI-LIME ROASTED RADISHES

Steps:

• Toss 1 1/2 pounds halved radishes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt on a baking sheet. Roast at 425 degrees F, stirring once, until golden and tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Season with salt. Toss with 1 cup cilantro. Top with roasted salted pepitas.

CHILI LIME ROASTED PEPITAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• In a large bowl, mix pepitas, olive oil and seasoning. Toss to coat evenly. (Note: my chili lime seasoning contains salt. If yours does not, add ½ teaspoon per 1 cup of raw pepitas).
• Empty seasoned pepitas onto a parchment lined baking tray.
• Add into the oven for 12-15 minutes. Stir halfway through.
• When time is done (pepitas will be golden brown), remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
• Transfer into airtight container.
• Pepitas last 1 week at room temperature in airtight container.