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Ingredient Type
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pumpkin seeds
Description
Raw pumpkin seeds, commonly called pepitas, are flat, green edible seeds harvested from hull-less varieties of pumpkin. They have a mild, nutty flavor and tender, pleasantly chewy texture that makes them easy to enjoy raw or lightly toasted. Pumpkin seeds are exceptionally nutrient-dense, providing protein, unsaturated fats, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, iron, and other minerals. They also contain a diverse mixture of bioactive plant compounds, including phytosterols, tocopherols, and phenolic compounds. Enjoy pumpkin seeds as a snack or add them to salads, soups, grain bowls, pesto, baked goods, granola, and homemade snack bars.