Oil free, steamed and still so good to eat, pumpkins contains plenty of Vitamin E and is a great weight loss aid - it contains lots of fibre, 49 calories per serving (3 grams) this means you stay fuller for longer thus helping you to shed that weight!

If weight loss is not your aim, then here's another fact - pumpkin contains large doses of various vitamins and minerals so it's great if you're not taking supplements daily.

STEAMED PUMPKIN FRIES

Ingredients:

Pumpkin, half

Salt

Black pepper

Mixed herbs

What to do:

1. Cut your pumpkin into fries-shaped sizes. Remove any edges and corners (triangular parts) and maintain the classic rectangular fries shape.

2. Boil water in a pot, arrange your fries in a steamer basket (or use the bigger steamer if you have plenty to steam). Steam for 5-7 minutes depending on how soft you want it.

3. Remove from steam. Sprinkle salt, black pepper and herbs and serve!