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Mexican Pepitas

12 mins
Serves 1 Cup
Savoury pancakes

Toasted pumpkin seeds are not only tasty, but they add a nice crunch to the meal too. They are nutrient rich, high in protein and dietary fibre, so scatter them liberally over your meal and enjoy.

Make a Mexican feast, try these other recipes too! Mexican Mole JackfruitMexican Rice'n'beansMexican Cauliflower PopcornAnna's guacamole and Mexican choc pots.

Our thanks to Anna Valentine for sharing this recipe! Click here for more delicious recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds,
toasted then crushed or ground
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder

  • 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather your ingredients and preheat your oven to 160°C.
  2. Measure all the ingredients into a roasting tray, mix together to coat the seeds and bake for 10 minutes, stirring half way through.
  3. Cool and store in a jar if there are any left!