Freeze green beans in three ways
One method for long-term storage of green beans is to freeze green beans. In this case, the beans can be frozen raw or the blanching method is used, which is more popular.
Green beans are an excellent source of vitamins C, K, and A, manganese, fiber, potassium, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, copper, calcium, phosphorous, protein, omega-3s, and niacin. Among the main healing properties of green beans, we can mention the improvement of digestive health, support for the cardiovascular system, and aid in bone formation.
The best time to buy green beans is during their growing season, from July to September. But to use green beans in other seasons of the year, you must be aware of the correct ways to store them. One such method is to freeze green beans.
Freezing green beans by blanching method
For this, it is essential to use fresh, unblemished green beans. Fresh green beans have a smooth, firm surface that cracks when cut in half. Also, always remember that when shopping, it's best to choose smaller, narrower pills.
First, wash the beans well and take out their heads and bottoms. Then cut it into smaller pieces with a sharp knife. This size is a matter of taste and depends on your use. For example, some people prefer to make bean pilaf with smaller pieces and green bean food with larger pieces of green beans.
After the beans are cut to the desired size, it's time to boil. In this way we put the beans in boiling water for a few minutes (about two minutes), until they boil only once, beware that the cooking time is too long, because the beans may be crushed because of their height. the heat.
Then we take the green beans out of the boiling water and put them in the ice water that has already been prepared for two minutes.
Boil green beans
This short cooking method is called blanching. Do not worry, because the duration of the heat of green beans is so short that a small part of the vitamins in them will be lost, and most of the vitamins will be preserved during the storage and freezing of green beans. In fact, the blanching method, by destroying harmful enzymes in green beans such as protease (break down protein) and lipase (break down fat), preserves the vitamins in green beans, especially vitamins B and C, for a longer period of time in the freezer. It also prevents vegetables from changing their color and browning.
After taking the beans out of the cold water, drain them and wait until they are completely dry then place them in a single-use freezer bag (zipper cover) and make sure to remove excess air from the bag before closing the lid. Fridge.
Don't forget the packaging date label.
In addition, this method of freezing green beans is also used to preserve green peas and beans.
Freeze raw green beans
Green beans can also be frozen raw, one of the advantages of this method is the time saving. For this job:
Take the top and bottom of the green beans and wash them well
Place the washed grains on a towel or cheesecloth and wait for them to dry completely
Then cut them into the desired sizes and put them in plain packaging in zip-top freezer bags.
Freeze green beans and tomato sauce in the freezer
2 kilos of fresh green beans
Tomatoes 1 kilo
Clean the green beans and cut them into desired shapes. We wash and grate the tomatoes. Put the beans and tomatoes in a large saucepan and roast them over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans change color. We make it soft and fluffy so that it takes up less space in the freezer, and then put it in the freezer.
The last point
Green beans can be stored in a vacuum bag in the freezer for 1 to 6 months. Of course, note that long-term freezing can reduce the vitamin C and folic acid of these vegetables to some extent and make them taste unpleasant and spicy; Therefore, it is better not to prolong the consumption of this valuable nutrient by observing the date on the label on the package. In addition, food that comes out of its freezing point should be consumed as soon as possible.
