Prepare a bowl of ice water large enough for the beans to submerge in.
Rinse or wash the fresh green beans in a bowl of water.
Trim the ends.
Add the beans and blanch for one, two or three minutes depending on their size.
Drain and transfer the green beans to the bowl of ice water. This immediately stops the cooking process.
Set the cooled green beans on a clean tea towel. Gently pat dry.
Place in resealable ziplock bags.
Use a straw or a sealer to remove as much air as possible. This, in turn, will reduce the formation of ice crystals.
Properly label your bags by indicating the date and place your bag in the freezer.
Enjoy your frozen green beans in soups, stews, casseroles, and so much more!
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Notes
If harvesting your beans, gather them when they are still young and delicate before they grow pods.
Dry the beans thoroughly after blanching to prevent ice crystals from forming.
It is best to freeze the green beans as soon as possible after preparation to maintain their optimal texture and flavor.
To make it easy to use the frozen green beans in recipes, freeze them in Ziploc bags in the amount you need for each recipe.
For more details on harvesting, trimming, blanching, and freezing, please refer to the details in the article.Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.