Freezer Fresh Green Beans

This past Saturday we also bought fresh green beans at the Farmer's Market. They gave us TONS of them and, after they sat in the refrigerator for a few days, I realized that we wouldn't be able to eat all of them before they started to get old and wrinkly. So before that happened I read up on how to preserve fresh green beans in the freezer. It is actually very easy. 

Green beans

boiling water

Ziploc bag

Rinse green beans and remove stems with scissors; cut to desired length. Heat water in a saucepan (or larger if you prefer) until it comes to a rolling boil. Blanche green beans for 2-3 minutes, then run them under cold water. Dry before placing in plastic bag or freezer container. Leave in freezer until you are ready to eat them.Vegetables can be stored at 0° for approximately 5-7 months.

Supposedly, blanching helps to retain the green color and fresh flavor. That is why it is important before you freeze most vegetables.