Roasted Pepitas

Submitted by dale7793

"These tasty nibbles are a good source of Iron and Zinc."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1 batch

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup pepitas, raw
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oil, extra-virgin olive
• salt, kosher

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, combine the pepitas with the olive oil and mix with a fork.
3. Sprinkle on ½ teaspoon of salt and again toss with the fork.
4. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined cookie sheet, trying to be sure all the seeds are in one layer.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
6. Sprinkle with more salt and any other flavourings of your choice.
7. Allow to cool.