Roasted Lemon Pepper Pepitas

If you’re looking for a snack that’s crunchy, zesty, and completely addictive, these roasted lemon pepper pepitas are about to become your new favorite. Pepitas—also known as pumpkin seeds—are one of those humble pantry ingredients that truly shine with just a little love from the oven and the right seasoning. These are so delicious and they’re maybe the easiest thing to make in your entire recipe box!

This recipe is all about bold, bright flavor. Roasting the pepitas brings out their natural nuttiness, while lemon pepper seasoning adds a punch of citrusy freshness balanced by a gentle peppery bite. The result is a snack that’s savory, tangy, and impossible to stop eating by the handful.

What we love most about lemon pepper pepitas …

What we love most about these roasted lemon pepper pepitas is how versatile they are. They’re perfect as a simple snack, but they also add incredible texture and flavor when sprinkled over salads, soups, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. I especially love tossing them onto a chopped salad or using them as a crunchy topper for creamy soups—they add just the right contrast. We often just “drink” them out of a dixie cup as a snack!

So quick, so easy, so delicious

Best of all, this recipe comes together in minutes. With just a handful of ingredients and a short roast time, you’ll have a batch ready to enjoy before you know it. Make extra—you’ll be glad you did.

Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week, building a snack board, or just craving something crunchy and satisfying, these roasted lemon pepper pepitas deliver big flavor with very little effort.

Lemon Pepper Roasted Pepitas

Deliciously seasoned lemon pepper pepitas, tossed in olive oil and lemon pepper and roasted for about 10 minutes until golden-brown. they make such a a delicoius and nutritious snack, salad topper, or sprinkle over any dish that needs a little pick-me-up!

Servings 4 cups

Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Equipment

• 1 Large baking sheet (lined with parchment paper)

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 cups raw pepitas
• ▢ 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp. Lemon Pepper Paradise (or your favorite lemon pepper)

Instructions

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 425℉.
• In a large bowl or baggie, toss pepitas with olive oil and lemon pepper. Shake well to be sure to coat all of the pepitas.
  
• Spread the seasoned pepitas out evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping them with a spatula about halfway through.
• Remove from oven and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
  

Course: Appetizer, Snack, vegetarian

Keyword: lemon pepper pepitas, pepitas, roasted pepitas, roasted pumpkins seeds