How to Freeze Runner Beans
Rinse the beans under a stream of cool water.. Trim the ends off of the beans.. De-string the bean pods.
Steps
1
Rinse the beans under a stream of cool water.
Rinse the beans under a stream of cool water.
2
Trim the ends off of the beans.
Trim the ends off of the beans.
3
De-string the bean pods.
De-string the bean pods.
4
Cut the runner beans into 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) pieces.
Cut the runner beans into 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) pieces.
5
Bring a pot of water to a low boil.
Bring a pot of water to a low boil.
6
Boil the runner beans for 3 minutes.
Boil the runner beans for 3 minutes.
7
Cool the beans in cold water for 1-3 minutes.
Cool the beans in cold water for 1-3 minutes.
8
Pat the beans dry.
Pat the beans dry.
9
Freeze the beans on a baking sheet before you bag them (optional).
Freeze the beans on a baking sheet before you bag them (optional).
10
Place the blanched beans into plastic freezer bags.
Place the blanched beans into plastic freezer bags.
11
Label the bags with the contents and date.
Label the bags with the contents and date.
12
Store the beans for up to a year.
Store the beans for up to a year.
13
Watch out for freezer burn.
Watch out for freezer burn.
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