Baked dragon beans require a little more work than green beans. It is well worth it. Dragon beans need to cook more thoroughly, so are not recommended for grilling. If baked from fresh, they tend to taste and feel like a wax bean. Plenty of water, and a teaspoon of butter improve the taste. Sometimes, it's nice to add a tablespoon of bacon grease from breakfast, 1/4 cup of bacon bits, or a 1/4 cup of chopped ham. Dragon beans can be mixed with other beans or squash.
Pre Cook Preparation:
A. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
B. Timer set for 1 hour later, when meal should be ready to eat
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:
Bacon Bits
Butter (lactose)
Dragon Beans
Ham
Onions
Pepper
Pork
Spices
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Bacon Bits
Butter
Ham
Pork
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Pot holders
Spoon
Pan: 1.5 quart oven safe with lid
Ingredients:
Meat:
1/4 cup of bacon bits, or
1/4 cup of chopped ham
Vegetables:
15 ounces of dragon beans
Other ingredients:
1 tablespoon of butter
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
1. Place 15 ounces of fresh or thawed dragon beans in a 1.5 quart oven safe pan.
2. Add:
1 tablespoon of butter
1/4 cup of bacon bits, or
1/4 cup of chopped ham
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Enough water to cover the top of the beans
3. Cover and place in oven.
Cook Temperature: 350 degrees
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 to 5
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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