Roasted Pepitas
These are a healthy alternative to Goldfish® Crackers, pretzels, and other common children’s snacks. They’re chock full of nutrition, high in magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, phosphorus, protein, and phytosterols.
- 1 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
- 2 teaspoons water
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon (optional) cardamon or other seasonings (dried chives, shallots, onion, garlic, ground green or black pepper, etc.)
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. The minimal amount of water should allow the salt and spices to stick to the pepitas without leaving a puddle in the bottom of the bowl. After mixing, spread pepitas evenly on a baking sheet and bake for roughly three to five minutes, watching closely to take them out when most of the pepitas are swollen. Some may be lightly browned, but you should avoid over-cooking them. Remove to a bowl immediately and allow to cool for best flavor.