Pipian Verde
A green sauce made from roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic, served over chicken or pork. A lighter, herb-forward alternative to mole.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- tomatillos
- jalapeño or serrano chiles
- cilantro
- garlic
- white onion
- chicken broth
- chicken or pork
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- pumpkin seeds are seeds (not FDA tree nuts) but some individuals with tree nut or peanut allergies also react to pumpkin seeds
- some recipes add sesame seeds to the sauce
- some chefs add peanuts alongside pepitas
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in traditional pipian verde.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNo wheat in pipian verde.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffTraditional pipian uses pepitas only but some recipes add peanuts. Verify with the kitchen.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKPumpkin seeds are not tree nuts. No tree nuts in standard pipian verde.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in pipian verde.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in pipian verde.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in pipian verde.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in pipian verde.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSome recipes add sesame seeds alongside pepitas. Verify.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionServed over chicken or pork. Made with chicken broth.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in traditional pipian verde. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | No wheat in pipian verde. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Traditional pipian uses pepitas only but some recipes add peanuts. Verify with the kitchen. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Pumpkin seeds are not tree nuts. No tree nuts in standard pipian verde. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in pipian verde. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in pipian verde. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in pipian verde. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in pipian verde. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Some recipes add sesame seeds alongside pepitas. Verify. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Served over chicken or pork. Made with chicken broth. |
Key risk: Pipian verde is based on pepitas (pumpkin seeds). Pumpkin seeds are not classified as tree nuts or peanuts by the FDA, but individuals with seed allergies may react. More critically, many chefs add peanuts or sesame to pipian alongside the pepitas — making the specific recipe important.
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