Smoky Pepitas

🥘 Ingredients

• extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp
• pepitas or shelled sunflower seeds ¾ cup
• smoked paprika 1 ½ tsp
• Heaping ground cumin ¼ tsp
• flaky sea salt ¾ tsp

1. 1

   Prepare: extra virgin olive oil , pepitas or shelled sunflower seeds , smoked paprika , Heaping ground cumin , flaky sea salt .
2. 2

   Line a large plate with parchment paper.
3. 3

   Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Once the pan is warm, add the olive oil and pepitas and cook for 2-3 minutes , stirring occasionally. Add the paprika, cumin, and salt. Stir continuously until the seeds are golden and make a popping sound, 30 to 60 seconds.
4. 4

   Transfer to the lined plate and spread out with a spoon, ensuring that the spices evenly coat the pepitas. Allow to cool. Use the parchment paper to funnel the mixture into a jar. Seal the jar, label it, and store in the pantry for 2 to 3 weeks.