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PUMPKIN SEEDS, PEPITAS
Description:
Pepitas are the raw, hulled seeds of pumpkins. Pepitas have been eaten in Mexico dating back to ancient Aztec times. Pepitas pack therapeutic and nutritional ingredients and are a balanced source of good proteins. Pepitas are also lower in fat than most other nuts. Used often in Mexican cooking, Pepitas are usually toasted and eaten as a snack. They are also the key ingredient in "pipian" which is a type of mole. With their white shell removed or hulled, Pepitas are medium dark green, about 1/2" long with a delicate nutty flavor.
Suggested Use:
Raw or toasted Pepitas make a wonderful snack. Toast them and add to trail mix or sprinkle Pepitas in salads and stir-fry dishes. Pepitas are a real treat in muffins, cakes, breads,and even meat loaf!
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