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Homemade Pepitas
How to make pepitas, an excellent grain-free substitute for croutons on salads. A delightful crunch with no carbs! Great for snacks as well.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Soaking and Drying time 1 day 8 hours
Total Time 1 day 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 89 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups pumpkin seeds raw, hulled
- filtered water enough to cover
- 2 Tbsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
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In a large glass bowl, stir salt into the filtered water and add hulled pumpkin seeds and cayenne. Leave uncovered on the kitchen counter for at least 7 hours or overnight.
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Drain in a colander and spread wet seeds on cookie sheets. Dry in a warm oven (no more than 150 °F/ 65°C) for about 6-8 hours or until completely dry. A food dehydrator with stainless steel trays works great too.
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Pepitas keep well in an airtight container in the pantry - even in warm, humid climates like where I live in Florida.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Pepitas
Amount Per Serving (2 Tbsp)
Calories 89
Calories from Fat 59
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.5g10%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Potassium 110mg3%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 5.5g11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.