Whether you like to use your homegrown green beans in a good old-fashioned green bean casserole or in modern stir-fries, learning how to freeze green beans for later use is important, especially when the garden is producing them like crazy. Thankfully, freezing green beans from the garden is an easy process, but there are some essential steps to follow for success. In this article, I offer simple step-by-step instructions so you can enjoy the fruits of your garden for many months to come.
Why freeze green beansThere are several reasons why freezing green beans (also known as snap beans) makes good sense. First, it’s much easier than canning. You don’t need any special equipment, and it only takes a few moments to do. Plus, when they’re prepared correctly, freezing maintains the flavor, crisp texture, and nutrient content of green beans. Prep time is only 5 or 10 minutes, and the total time required from start to finish is less than 30 minutes.
And, of course, you can freeze raw green beans from the farmer’s market or grocery store, too. They don’t have to come from your garden.
What types of green beans can you freeze?When it comes to learning how to freeze green beans, the first step is to know which types of fresh green beans are good for freezing. The answer here is simple: All of them! Whether you grow ‘Provider’ snap beans, ‘Kentucky Wonder’ pole beans, yellow varieties like ‘Yellow Wax’ or ‘Gold Rush’, purple-podded types like ‘Royal Burgundy’, or flat-podded Romano beans, they’re all perfect for freezing – and they all pack a powerful nutrition punch, including protein, potassium, and calcium.
Preparing green beans for freezingBegin by preparing the beans. Snap off the ends to remove the stem and the blossom
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