Boiled broccoli is quicker than baking broccoli. However, you have to stir it constantly. Melting the cheese properly is sometimes difficult, as it may burn. Boiled broccoli without cheese may lose some of its flavor. A rolling boil may deplete some of the vitamins and minerals. Boiling allows it to become tender enough to chew easily. Only lightly boiling broccoli would make it steamed, which is supposed to help it retain vitamins and minerals. While broccoli can be microwaved, it generally doesn't get completely cooked that way. However, steamed or microwaved broccoli can cause digestive ailments, including pain and bloating.
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
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Colored chopping boards
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Bacon Bits
Broccoli
Butter (lactose)
Cheese (lactose)
Pepper
Spices
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Bacon bits
Butter
Cheese
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Chopping board
Knife
Pot holders
Spoon.
Pan: 2 quart sauce pan
Ingredients:
Meat:
Optional:
1/4 cup of bacon bits
Vegetables:
15 ounces of broccoli, thawed is better
Other ingredients:
1 tablespoon of butter
1/2 cup of cheese
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
1. Wash and chop broccoli.
2. Add to a 2 sauce quart pan:
15 ounces of broccoli
1 tablespoon of butter
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Enough water to cover broccoli
Optional:
1/4 cup of bacon bits
3. Heat to a boil.
4. Reduce to a simmer, stirring every 10 minutes.
5. After 20 minutes, add the 1/2 cup of cheese carefully.
6. Stir constantly, or it will stick and burn.
Cook Temperature: Medium to low
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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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