Definition
pepita
noun
- a small seed, especially a pumpkin or squash seed, often roasted and eaten as a snack
Usage: often used in plural form; common in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine
Examples
- She bought a bag of roasted pepitas at the grocery store.
- Pepitas are a nutritious snack high in protein and minerals.
- The recipe calls for crushed pepitas as a topping.
- He sprinkled pepitas over his salad for extra crunch.
- Pepitas are commonly used in Mexican cooking.