Definition of pepita
: the edible seed of a pumpkin or squash often dried or toasted
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Drizzle the dressing, then scatter the pepitas on top for a little added crunch.
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All entrees are served with a bread basket and an unusually creative dinner salad of seven greens with pickled ginger, sliced jicama and toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds).
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Sprinkle grilled romaine with marinated red onions, pepitas, cilantro and feta.
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This one features a bright citrus marinade and a vibrant Mexican-style pepita pesto.
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While those pepitas toast and the salmon cooks, use the time to make a really bright, punchy miso mojo.
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This mango toast with hazelnut-pepita butter requires a variety of accoutrement ideal for such a thing.
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Add wild rice to white rice along with carrot and pepitas; fold until well combined.
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Mesero's brunch menu features huevos Mesero with serranos peppers and pepitas, chilaquiles, a bacon-avocado torta or apple-cinnamon French toast.
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Origin and Etymology of pepita
Spanish
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