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The pumpkin family is very broad, so we are going to focus on the Cucurbita species and particularly one winter squash, the butternut squash.

Although we can find it throughout the year in the market, it is between October and November when they are at their best.

Butternut winter squash is a pear-shaped, moderate-sized piece. Its skin is thin compared to other pumpkins, but thick compared to zucchini, for example, which are also of the same genus. Its color is of an orange cream tone, with a more intense orange flesh. When buying it, we must make sure that your skin is in perfect condition, hard, fine, matte, and that the piece is firm and heavy. Being healthy, it can last us more than two months if we keep it (unopened) in a cool place, at about 10-15º C, and dark, without direct exposure to light.

Once the pumpkin has been opened, if it is not going to be used whole, it should be wrapped well in plastic wrap or in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for two or three days. There are also those who freeze it, diced or in portions, but we have not

This variety of pumpkin is highly prized for a number of reasons, including its creamy texture and sweet, nutty flavor. Its orange meat admits all kinds of culinary preparations, baked, fried, cooked, roasted, even raw, it tastes very good.

Butternut squash is also highly appreciated for its nutritional contribution, it is rich in vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, fiber, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and is also low in calories, that is why it is suitable in weight control diets, as long as it is not made with ingredients or cooking methods that increase the caloric value