Portion Size: ½ cup squash 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
4 pounds winter squash	May use Acorn or butternut squash, Washed, cut in half and seeds removed.
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2	Spilt the squash and remove the seeds.
3	Sprinkle the cut sides with salt.
4	Place cut side down in a baking dish and bake for about 40-50 minutes or until squash is easily pierced with a fork.
5	Turn and make indentations with fork across the cut side of the squash.
6	Spread with oil. Return to the oven for a minute or two.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.

Variations: Winter Squash can be steamed, braised, microwaved, roasted, stir fry, boiled and mashed. May add choice of herbs or spices for flavor.