Chili Lime Pepitas and Peanuts
A squeeze of fresh lime cuts through the salt and chili on these roasted nuts and seeds. They are just as easy to eat by the handful as they are to scatter over a salad.

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Prep time8 min
Cook time7 min
Total time30 MINUTES
- Course
- Salads, Misc
- Cuisine
- Mexican, Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 132
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted peanuts
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds (raw, pepitas)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lime (juiced)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the Nuts: In a large mixing bowl combine the peanuts, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, chili powder, kosher salt, and fresh lime juice. Toss until everything is evenly coated.2 cups peanuts, 1 cup pumpkin seeds, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp kosher salt, juice of 1 lime
- Spread Evenly: Spread the mixture into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.prepared nut mixture
- Roast Until Fragrant: Bake for about 5–7 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the pumpkin seeds are lightly toasted and fragrant.prepared nut mixture
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mixture to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Watch Carefully: Pumpkin seeds can brown quickly, so keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking.
- Fresh Lime: Freshly squeezed lime juice gives the seasoning a much brighter flavor than bottled juice.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Serving Suggestions: Sprinkle over Southwest Quinoa Salad, Tomato Coconut Curry, Homemade Hummus, soups, roasted vegetables, or enjoy as a snack.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 3 cups roasted pepitas and peanuts — Serving size: 3 tablespoons
- Calories
- 132
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Protein
- 5 g
- Fat
- 11 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 6 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 86 mg
- Potassium
- 146 mg
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Total Sugars
- 1 g
- Vitamin A
- 42 IU
- Vitamin C
- 2 mg
- Calcium
- 18 mg
- Iron
- 1 mg
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons