- Fresh green beans.
- Large pot.
- Strainer (optional).
- Large bowl filled with iced water.
- Large tray (or cutting board or any dish to pat try the blanched green beans).
- Zip lock bags or Food Saver Machine with bags.
– Drain.– Pat dry with paper towels. Make sure they are dry, so they don’t stick to each other once frozen.– Place on a baking sheet, leaving some space between the beans.
– Freeze on the baking sheet for 1 hour.– Take out of the freezer and place in zip lock bags. Alternatively use a Food Saver machine to seal the green beans before freezing.– Freeze for up to 3 months.
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