by mrslarkin
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2 cups raw pepitas Ask a question about this ingredient
2 garlic cloves, crushed Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon granulated sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce (the one with the rooster) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon pimenton ahumado Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup dried cranberies, optional Ask a question about this ingredient
additional salt for sprinkling Ask a question about this ingredient
In a small bowl, mix the salt, sugar, sriracha, and pimenton ahumado.
Ask a question about this stepHeat a heavy frying pan to medium, add the pepitas and dry-fry for a few minutes, stirring constantly as they puff up. You’ll hear some popping sounds.
Ask a question about this stepWhen all the seeds are puffy, add the garlic and stir for a few more minutes. Add the sauce mixture to the pan and stir to mix. Turn heat to low, and keep stirring for a few more minutes, until all seeds are coated well.
Ask a question about this stepAt this point, seeds can be turned out onto a sheet pan, cooled and stored for later use. Or continue with next step if serving immediately.
Ask a question about this stepPour pepitas into a bowl. Mix in ½ cup dried cranberries, if desired. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the seeds.
Ask a question about this stepI'm saving this one to my recipes!! I'm totally on the hunt for healthy snacks. And I love little pepitas too and the combination of flavors you have here looks fabulous. Perfect way to put it too: a party in your mouth. I love that!
this sounds wonderful! love the sound of the interplay of lime/salt/cranberries/pimenton!
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Smoky, spicy, salty, sweet--these look great! Thanks.