SINCE 1828
pepita
noun
pe·pi·ta
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Definition of pepita
: the edible seed of a pumpkin or squash often dried or toasted
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If serving at room temperature, add the nuts (or seeds, if making the variation with lime and pepitas) and fresh herbs right before serving. — Washington Post, "How to maximize beets’ sweet, earthy flavor without mess," 8 July 2019 Our addictive multi grain crackers are made up of rye, teff, whole wheat, oats, flax seeds, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and many other great things. — Sunset Staff, Sunset, "Eat This Burger, Ogle These Dogs, and 8 Other Things You Should See & Do This Week," 22 Jan. 2018 Add Brussels sprouts, figs, and pepitas, and toss to coat. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Brussels Sprouts with Pepitas and Figs," 27 Nov. 2018 Salt and pepper to taste, and then mix in some toasted and ground pepitas for a delicious pumpkin salsa fresca. — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, "How 6 Chefs Doctor Up Canned Tomatoes," 14 Mar. 2018 Its honeynut squash soup involves pears, pepitas, and Jonah crab; and the turkey has an intriguing crawfish stuffing. — Marley Marius, Vogue, "Where to Dine Out for a Traditional-ish Thanksgiving Meal in New York City," 14 Nov. 2018 Among the starters are a honeynut squash and goat cheese salad with apples and spiced pepitas; and diners can enjoy their turkey either roasted, in a pot pie, or braised with a side of brandied mushroom risotto. — Marley Marius, Vogue, "Where to Dine Out for a Traditional-ish Thanksgiving Meal in New York City," 14 Nov. 2018 Add 1 cup toasted pepitas, 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. — Anna Helm Baxter, Country Living, "Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake," 30 Oct. 2018 Slice veal into three segments and arrange them on the plate. Drain the gnudi and arrange three per plate. Garnish with the red wine reduction and pepita aioli. — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, "Jack Fry's chef talks success in the spotlight, menu flops and his love for refried beans," 23 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pepita.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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