Raw pumpkin seeds, commonly called pepitas, are flat, green edible seeds harvested from hull-less varieties of pumpkin and other winter squash. 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 protective plant compounds, including phytosterols, tocopherols, polyphenols, and carotenoids. Enjoy pumpkin seeds as a snack or add them to salads, soups, grain bowls, pesto, baked goods, granola, and homemade snack bars.