pepita

Green hulled seed

Pepita is the Spanish word for seed, used in English specifically to mean a hulled pumpkin seed.

These flat, oval, dark green seeds are eaten as snacks, often roasted and salted, and appear in Mexican cuisine as garnishes or ground into sauces like pipián.

I topped the salad with toasted pepitas.

In Spanish-speaking contexts, pepita is also a common nickname or term of endearment, roughly equivalent to "sweetie."

seed

hulled

Outer covering removed

kernelSeed or essential core
greenColor of vegetation
shelledOuter casing removed

raw · dried · edible · snacking · toasted · roasted · salted · sprouting · germination · planting

snack

toasted

Browned by heat

roastedCooked uncovered with heat
saltedTreated with sodium chloride
crunchyBreaking with sound

savory · granola · munchies · nibble · bite-sized · snacking · grazing · flavored · spiced · crispy

oil

cold-pressed

Processed without heat

unrefinedNot processed or polished
cookingPreparing food with heat
culinaryRelated to cooking

drizzling · finishing · monounsaturated · omega-6 · nutty · flavorful · organic · antioxidant

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

fiberPlant-based digestive aid
magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
zincElement thirty

iron · phosphorus · antioxidant · tryptophan · mineral-rich · nutrient-dense · superfood · heart-healthy · plant-based · wholesome

pumpkin

squash

Flatten by pressure

gourdHard-shelled decorative fruit
cucurbitGourd family plant
HalloweenOctober 31st festival

jack-o'-lantern · carving · autumn · harvest · Thanksgiving · pie · orange · fall · seasonal · decorative

culinary

mole

Subterranean insectivore

salsaSpicy tomato condiment
enchiladasRolled tortillas in sauce
tamalesFilled masa, steamed wrapped

garnish · pesto · dukkah · brittle · praline · baking · granola · smoothie · crusted · breading

pepita

hulled

toasted

cold-pressed

protein

squash

mole

pepita

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