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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