How to Freeze Green Beans
Learn how to freeze green beans for the best texture. From selection to sealing, you'll learn the best tips to enjoy fresh green beans for months to come!
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Select young, firm green beans.
- Rinse and remove their stems and ends.
- Cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Bring 1 gallon of water to a rapid boil.
- Once boiling, add 1 pound of green beans and boil for 3 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pot when blanching green beans.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans into a bowl full of icy cold water.
- After 3 minutes, remove and drain the green beans.
- Dry the green beans in a salad spinner.
- Flash freeze until firm.
- Transfer into freezer-safe bags or freezer containers and label accordingly.
- Preserve green beans at an ideal freezer temperature of 0°F or lower for long-term storage.
Notes
- Don't forget to stop the cooking process after blanching to avoid mushy green beans!
- To avoid freezer burn, dry the green beans well before storing them in your freezer-safe containers.
- Label and date your bags or containers so you’ll know when to use your frozen green beans!