✔️ Pepitas are high in protein, phosophorous and iron. Great in salads or just for snacking. No need to worry about what to do with the shells because there aren't any!
✔️ Pepitas are extremely popular in Mexico where they are toasted and spiced with salt, chile or other flavors for a great snack. You cooks and foodies know also that grinding them up provides the key ingredient for pipian, a type of mole.