Spicy Roasted Pepitas

By Lynne

Ingredients

• Smoky Chili Powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chipotle-chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ancho-chili powder
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• Makes 1/2 cup.
• Chili-Roasted Pepitas
• 1 cup raw green pumpkin seeds(pepitas)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoky Chili Powder (above)
• Salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

For Chile Powder
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, transfer to an airtight container. Keeps for about a month.

To Roast Pepitas

Over medium heat, preheat a 10" cast iron skillet or a heavy skillet. In a bowl, combine the seeds, oil, smoky chili powder and salt to taste. Add the mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.

Makes 1 cup.