Portion Size: ½ cup squash 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
4 cups butternut squash,	Washed, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2	Toss butternut squash with olive oil in a large bowl.
3	Season with salt and black pepper.
4	Arrange coated squash on a baking sheet.
5	Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.

Variations: Butternut squash can be steamed, braised, microwaved, roasted, stir fry. May add choice of herbs or spices for flavor.