Halloween party appetizers don't need to be complicated or time consuming to make. In fact some of our best tasting Halloween appetizers take very little time and effort to prepare.
That is certainly the case with this easy to make appetizer idea for Spicy Pumpkin Seeds and as far as Halloween appetizers go, there is nothing more typical of Halloween than pumpkins.
And while you are busy making these spicy pumpkin seeds for your Halloween party appetizers, double up the recipe and put some aside to 'dress up' your All Saints Day salad or vegetables.
Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
4 dried chiles de arbol, stemmed or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup unsalted shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Finely grind chilies in small spice mill or mortar with pestle. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add pumpkin seeds and stir until evenly toasted (seeds will pop), about 5 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with sugar, salt, and 1/2 tsp chile de arbol powder or cayenne pepper. Toss to coat. Transfer pumpkin seeds to bowl and cool. Can be made 2 days ahead. Store seeds in airtight container at room temperature.
Tip: Chiles de arbol are thin, red, very hot three-inch-long chilies; available at some supermarkets or at specialty food stores and Latin markets.
Recipe courtesy Bon Appetit magazine.
Enjoy!
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