crispy spiced pepitas
makes 1 cup

1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (i used dark grade B)
3/4 teaspoon fine-grained sea salt
a few grinds of black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon chile powder
1 cup pepitas

heat oven to 350 F.

whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and spices in a bowl. add the pepitas and toss to evenly coat.

transfer pepitas to a baking sheet, spreading them out evenly. bake for about 5 minutes, stir, and then bake for 3 to 4 minutes more. keep a close eye on them since they're small and easy to scorch! they're done when they've turned golden-hued and aromatic.