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Pepitas

 
Pepitas
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Other Names:pumpkin seeds

What is Pepitas?

[peh-PEE-tah]Pepitas are pumpkin seeds. Sometimes the word refers to the inside kernel of the pumpkin seed but can also be the entire un-hulled seed. Pepitas are popular in Mexico and they are typically toasted and eaten as a snack. They are also the key ingredient in "pipian" a type of mole [moh-LAY].Read more about pepitas

Substitute for Pepitas

Squash seeds, sunflower seeds

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Nutrition Information For Pepitas

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
747
Calories from Fat
567
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63g
100%
Saturated Fat 12g
20%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 25mg
0%
Potassium
1114g
30%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
10%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 1g
Protein 34g
70%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Pepitas Recipes

  • Cilantro Pepitas Dressing
    This copycat recipe for Cilantro Pepitas Dressing from El Torito restaurant. In this recipe pepitas refer to the inside kernel of the pumpkin seed but pepitas just translates to "pumpkin seeds". Also includes chiles, pepitas, garlic, cheese, cilantro and mayonnaise.
  • Chilatas
    A textured powder of toasted and ground seeds seasoned with chile and salt. It is sprinkled over a freshly made corn tortilla or a dish of beans.

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