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Writer's pictureAbby Brown

Fresh Black Beans - Allergy Free CookBook

Updated: Sep 19

Black beans are a fascinating, low work, high yield plant. Plant them, water them, and they are the first bean to grow. Don't pick the beans until the pods and the plants die and dry up. Harvest when you have time to shell them. Shell them within a few days, or the beans may begin to grow in their pods. At this point, wash and boil the beans on a low simmer for a few hours. After they cook and cool, they can be frozen in individual, meal sized amounts. A half bushel basket of bean pods yields about 24 servings.


Pre Cook Preparation:

A. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking

B. Timer set for 1 hour later

C. Check and stir each hour


Meal Adaptations:

Physical Accommodations:

Frozen or canned vegetables can be used

Sit on a stool while stirring


Visual Accommodations:


Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:

Beans

Pepper

Spices


Meatless Preparation Avoid:

Butter

Substitute with: ________________


Utensils:

Fork

Pot holders

Spoon

Pan: 1 double boiler


Ingredients:


Meat: None


Vegetables:

15 ounces of black beans


Other ingredients:

1 tablespoon of butter

Dash of salt

Spices such as pepper to taste


Preparation time:

Hours to shell them

10 minutes to rinse beans


Preparation:

1. Shell black beans.

2. Rinse beans 2 or 3 times in warm water.

3. Allow double boiler to boil at medium heat.

4. Turn down to a simmer, and stir at least every half hour until done.


Cook Temperature: Medium to low


Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours


Servings: Varies based on amount of beans shelled


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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