Asparagus is a gentler green vegetable and can be baked in casseroles, boiled on the stove, or heated in the microwave. It is the least likely of the greens to cause an upset stomach. When chopped and baked in a casserole, they're often indistinguishable from green beans. Microwave cooking is tricky, especially with stringy asparagus. When boiled on the stove, they can be cooked until tender. Adding extras, such as butter, ham, or bacon bits will improve the taste, and potentially alter in a positive way, the minerals and vitamins within the asparagus so that they are absorbed better.
Pre Cook Preparation:
A. Timer set for preparation time set for 10 minutes before you plan to put the food on the stove
B. Stay with meal to stir frequently
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Long oven mitts and oven rack puller
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Colored chopping boards
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Asparagus
Bacon bits (gluten)
Butter (lactose)
Pepper
Spices
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Bacon bits
Butter
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Chopping board
Fork
Knife
Pot holders
Spoon
Pan: 1 quart sauce pan
Ingredients:
Meat:
Optional:
1/4 cup of bacon bits
Vegetables:
15 ounces of cut asparagus
Other ingredients:
1 tablespoon of butter
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Preparation:
1. Wash and chop 15 ounces of cut asparagus.
2. Add to 1 quart sauce pan:
15 ounces of cut asparagus
1 tablespoon of butter
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Optional:
1/4 cup of bacon bits
3. Cook over medium heat.
4. Stir every 10 minutes, turn heat down 1/3 each time.
Cook Temperature: Medium to low
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 to 3
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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