Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
About the ingredient pepitas (pumpkin seeds). Including 76 recipes with pepitas (pumpkin seeds), nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What is pepitas (pumpkin seeds)?
Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) are a popular ingredient in  and are also roasted and served as a snack. Marinated and roasted, they are an autumn seasonal favorite in the rural United States. They are often simply called pumpkin seeds in English. As an ingredient in mole dishes, they are known in Spanish as _pipian_. Lightly roasted, salted, unhulled pumpkin seeds are popular in Greece with the descriptive Italian name, _passatempo_ ("pastime"). Lightly roasted seeds provide better nutrition than dark ones, as excessive heat destroys some of their nutritive value. ![roasted pumpkin seeds][img1-big] ![roasted pumpkin seeds][img2-big] [img1-big]: /images/i/8988/77/b0b8c59844b8309aecd3c74be99a9513.jpg [img2-big]: /images/i/8988/78/30e5074cad3b68c19f1539c781053e29.jpg
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (64g)Where found
Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) is a member of the Nut and Seed Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does pepitas (pumpkin seeds) weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 64 grams |
| 1 oz (85 seeds) | 28 grams |
Related
Nut and Seed Products
| In Chinese: | pepitas（南瓜子） | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | pepitas (graines de citrouille) | |
| en español: | pepitas (semillas de calabaza) |
Recipes using pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
There are 76 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Gluten-Free Granola (Breakfast)
A healthy version of a common breakfast staple, it provides steady-release energy through the day and delivers important nutrients such as iron, selenium and calcium, among others. Easy to make ahead and pack for a day at the office.
Double Pumpkin & Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate chips make everything taste better :) Made some whole wheat pumpkin pancakes incorporated in some semi-sweet chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds for breakfast. Needless to say, they turned out delicious, and chunks of melting chocolate and nutty seeds could be found in every bite.
Buttermilk Whole Wheat Pancakes with Maple Nut Topping
These delicious and hearty pancakes are ideal for breakfast. Enjoy the delicious flavor while give all the good energies you need to start up your day.
Almond, Cashew & Dried Fruits Granola
I made this granola last night, it was so simple and easy. The granola turned out golden brown, and nuts were deliciously toasted, nutty and crunchy.
Great Latin Quinoa
Quinoa is a great grain, rich in protein, and you can always add lots of flavor to this simple dish according to your favorite taste.
Fruity-Nutty Banana, Chocolate Granola Bars
Making your own granola bars is always the best. It tastes delicious and it's packed with you favorite ingredients. After I tried making my first bunch, there is no turning back to store-bought ones any more. Just made these bars a while ago, still cooling, and smells divine :-)
Caramelized Onion, White Bean & Cheddar Flatbread
Try this rectangular pizza, caramelized onion with white bean paste coated pizza dough, thinly sliced tomatoes and cheddar cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, let this homemade pizza colorful and delicious.
Chocolate Honey Energy Bars
Not only kids love these delicious energy bars, but also grown-ups can't get their hands off these goodness.
Multigrain Pita Bread with Sun Dried Tomato
The third time we made our own pita bread, this time I ground some sunflower and pumpkin seeds and added into the dough with the white sesame seeds, also added some sun-dried tomatoes, the pita bread didn't puff up too much like last time, but the flavor and the texture were both excellent. We really loved the flavor from the nuts and sun-dried tomatoes.
Canadiens Maple Leafs Crackers (Canada Day)
Maple leaf crackers that a perfect for Canada Day. These small maple leaves are so flavorful. They are so easy to be addicted especially have them with some Canadian cheddar or try our Canadian Garlic Cheese Spread recipe.
Roasted Garlic Guacamole
Quick easy and tasty guacamole. Roasted garlic goes very well with the creamy avocado, cilantro and lime juice add the refreshing taste. The toppings give the already-delicious guacamole extra goodness.
Salted Pumpkin Seeds
After carving that Halloween pumpkin, don't toss the seeds. Roast them for a delicious healthy snack.
Cherry & Chocolate Energy Bars
I have to say that these bars were so delicious, crunchy texture with sweet-slightly sour and nutty flavor. Packed with goodness and yumminess. Not only kids love them, grown-ups also can't have enough.
Cajun Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
These delicious and nutritious toasted cajun pumpkin seeds are a great snack. They taste good, and are also good for you.
Best Multigrain Sandwich Bread
Some Multigrain sandwich bread feels like a brick and tastes like a card board, which frustrates us especially when we want to move to a healthier diet. But not this bread, it actually feels soft and fluffy, perfect for making any sandwiches. The nutty flavor adds extra yumminess.
