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Pumpkin, also known as squash, is an annual plant that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, the same family as cucumber and zucchini. Pumpkins are fruits of various sizes, flat, curved, and with either rough or smooth skin. Their flesh is orange in color and contains seeds. It is not as soft as zucchini, it is harder and contains less water. The peanut variety is the most common. Properties and benefits: Pumpkin is a vegetable with very few calories, but it is filling due to its water content, fiber, and carbohydrates. It provides carotenoids, Vitamin A, and retinol, as well as phosphorus and potassium. That's why eating pumpkin is good for the heart. It strengthens our immune system. Being an excellent antioxidant, it is a food that helps us take care of our eye health. It has also been found to have benefits for prostate cancer. Pumpkin protects us from UV rays. It provides protection against asthma and heart disease. Nutritional value per 100g: 1.76g of protein 2.7g of fiber 49 calories (kcal) 0.17g of fat 0g of cholesterol 12g of carbohydrates Storage and tricks: Pumpkin should be stored at room temperature, once peeled and cut, it should be stored in the refrigerator or frozen. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: Pumpkin is another versatile ingredient in our kitchen, you can make soups, roast it, use it as a substitute for butter, or even use it in baking. You can make a delicious pumpkin cake, for which you peel and grate the pumpkin, beat 4 eggs with 250g of sugar until it foams. Add the flour, about 300g, the same amount as the pumpkin, along with the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and finally add the grated pumpkin. Bake for 35 minutes at 180 degrees. Once ready, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on top.