Cookbook:Pumpkin Seeds

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Edible pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) are a popular ingredient in Mexican cooking. With their white hull removed, they are a medium-dark green and have a deliciously delicate flavor, which is even better when the seeds are roasted and salted.

Pepitas are sold salted, roasted and raw, and with or without hulls. They are a great healthy snack and rich in vitamin b. They're available in health-food stores and an increasing number of supermarkets worldwide.

Pumpkin seeds also provide the basis for pumpkin seed oil, which is growing in popularity. The oil has a lovely dark green color and is a valuable nutty tasting flavoring for salads.