noun
- Plural of pepita; small, flat, green seeds from a pumpkin or squash, often roasted and eaten as a snack.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine
Examples
- She sprinkled pepitas on top of her salad for extra crunch.
- The recipe calls for roasted pepitas as a garnish.
- Pepitas are a nutritious snack rich in magnesium and zinc.
- He bought a bag of salted pepitas at the grocery store.
- The chef toasted the pepitas before adding them to the dish.