Seeds reminiscent of jack o’lantern seeds you roasted as a kid, but lighter in texture and with a mild sesame flavor. Seeds are enjoyed whole as a snack or added to a salad or as a substitute for slivered almonds.
Pepitas de calabazas is Mexican for 'squash seeds,' which are a popular snack south of the border. Stony Brook's pepitas are made a little further north, in the Finger Lakes region of New York, with locally grown heirloom pumpkins. Seeds harvested from the pumpkins are brined and batch roasted for a toasty flavor and crispy crunch. A nearly guilt-free snack,…
Pepitas de calabazas is Mexican for 'squash seeds,' which are a popular snack south of the border. Stony Brook's pepitas are made a little further north, in the Finger Lakes region of New York, with locally grown heirloom pumpkins. Seeds harvested from the pumpkins are brined and batch roasted for a toasty flavor and crispy crunch. A nearly guilt-free snack,…