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Candied Pepitas

Kate Schat
Candied pepitas are a perfectly crunchy salad topping you won't want to miss! Make these to snack out of hand or top your greens.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Condiment, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup roasted pepitas
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons beaten egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk salt and sugar in to egg whites.
  • Coat pepitas with mixture.
  • Spread evenly on the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then turn and bake another 10 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
  • Allow to cool before putting in a container for storage.

Notes

  • The eggs whites allow the pepitas to coat evenly with the sugar, while keeping them from clumping together too much. They separate easily!

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 331mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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