How To Freeze Green Beans

In this easy to follow guide Karin Ridges of Veggie Vision shows you a simple and basic way to prepare and freeze green beans. These can be defrosted when needed.

You will need:

  • green beans

Step 1: Prepare The Green Beans

Cut off both ends of each green bean, and then slice them up into small pieces.

Step 2: Blanch The Beans

Bring a saucepan of water to boiling point, and then add the green beans. Blanch the green beans for 3 minutes.

Step 3: Cool The Beans

Place the green beans into iced water, and leave them to cool for 3 minutes.

Step 4: Freeze The Green Beans

Place the green beans into a freezer bag. Roll the bag up and squeeze as much air out as you can. Place the bag into the freezer.