Butternut Squash Steak Fries

Ingredients:

1 to 1/2 lbs. butternut squash

2 Tbsp. olive oil

kosher salt to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a heavy baking sheet with nonstick spray. Peel and seed butternut squash. Cut into long, 1/2-inch wide strips, like steak fries. Drizzle olive oil over. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Using your hands, toss the fries to make sure they are evenly coated. Spread fries out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes. Using tongs, turn squash fries over. Bake another 15 minutes. Turn heat down to 200 degrees F. Bake another 10 to 15 minutes until fries are golden brown.

Yield: 2 cups
Serving Size: 1/4 cup fries is 1/4 cup vegetable for a 3- 5 year old at lunch/supper.
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