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Writer's pictureAbby Brown

Spinach - Allergy Free CookBook

Updated: Sep 24

When most adults think about spinach, they picture cartoons of their youth. Those cartoons were designed to encourage children to eat greens. Characters often ate spinach without cooking it. Although it can be eaten raw, spinach causes the most stomach trouble of the common greens. When steamed, part of the difficult to digest aspect is broken down. Baked in a casserole, or even on a pizza, spinach is more fully cooked. Boiled spinach can be improved by adding bacon bits, ham, or even onions. Once on the plate, a little vinegar adds a tart flavor. Enjoy spinach in small, digestible amounts.


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

Butter (lactose)

Mushrooms

Onions

Pepper

Spices

Spinach

Vinegar


Meatless Preparation Avoid:

Bacon bits

Butter

Substitute with: ________________


Utensils:

Chopping board

Fork

Knife

Spoon

Pan: 1 quart sauce pan


Ingredients:


Meat:

Optional:

1/4 cup of bacon bits


Vegetables:

15 ounces of diced spinach


Other ingredients:

1 tablespoon of butter

Dash of salt

Spices, such as pepper, to taste

Optional:

2 tablespoons of vinegar


Preparation time: 5 minutes


Preparation:

1. Wash and dice 15 ounces of spinach.

2. Add to 1 quart sauce pan:

1 tablespoon of butter

Dash of salt

Spices, such as pepper, to taste

15 ounces of diced spinach

Optional:

1/4 cup of bacon bits

3. Cook over medium heat.

4. Stir every 10 minutes, turn heat down 1/3 each time.

5. On the plate, add up to 2 tablespoons of vinegar.


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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