Category: Vegetables

Drain the water from the can then rinse the vegetables with fresh water to eliminate extra sodium and other impurities. Submerge the vegetables into the water in the pot once it begins boiling. Wait up to two minutes before removing the pot from the stove and draining the vegetables with a colander. How do you […]

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Green beans are naturally low in sodium. One cup has only 6.6 milligrams (mg). Too much sodium in your diet may increase your blood pressure. What are green beans high in? Green beans are high in vitamin K, and they also contain a decent amount of calcium. These nutrients are important for maintaining strong, healthy […]

Canned green beans— or for that matter, almost any canned vegetable— tastes different from fresh because they have been cooked. And usually, they have been cooked with salt and other seasonings and additives. That alters the flavor and texture. Canned green beans are cooked and canned with a high amount of salt. What do my […]

Frozen: Research reveals that fresh and frozen produce are basically nutritionally equivalent. In fact, some frozen vegetables, such as green beans, have an edge over the limp and old green beans in your fridge! Frozen vs. Canned: In general, frozen vegetables are better than canned. Are fresh or frozen green beans better? Frozen green beans […]

Frozen French cut green beans are a better option. They hold their texture better than canned, and you can cook them straight from their frozen state. Can I substitute frozen green beans for fresh green beans? You can substitute frozen green beans in place of fresh in most recipes; however the frozen beans tend to […]

Cook them in merrily boiling water till they are tender and have a slight bend to them, then toss in olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. No squeaks. Why are cooked green beans squeaky? When green beans taste more like freshly-mown grass than food, and their texture is more squeaky-snap than chewable, we’re not […]

“You can cook the green beans, such as blanch in boiling water for several minutes, and then allow them to cool. Then place in a resealable plastic freezer bag for up to 8 to 10 months,” she explains. How do you keep green beans fresh in the refrigerator? Store unwashed fresh beans pods in a […]

Leave the beans in the bowl of ice water for a few minutes before removing them with tongs. From here, toss them with butter and lemon zest, put them toward pasta, or use them as the base for everyone’s favorite (okay, maybe not everyone’s) Thanksgiving side dish: green bean casserole. What to do with green […]

Cooking the green beans too long can turn the beautiful green color into a dull olive green. For tasty blanched vegetables, always cook them in salted boiling water. Blanched green beans are a great addition to any homemade crudité platter. Blanching can be done in water or in fat, such as olive oil. Can you […]

Further reduction of the freezing rate caused breakage of other cell walls in this tissue, and separation of walls in the outer part of the pod. When the freezing rate was changed during freezing, the part of the bean that froze rapidly was not damaged, whereas that which froze slowly was damaged. Why is blanching […]

8 months. When frozen solid, the bags or containers can be placed closer together. For the best flavor, use your frozen green beans within 8 months of freezing. Can green beans go bad in the freezer? Properly stored, frozen green beans will maintain best quality for about 12 months in the freezer, although they will […]

Things You’ll Need. Snap the tough ends off each green bean prior to cooking. Snap the ends off green beans to prepare them for steaming or boiling. Whether you have grown them in your own garden or have bought them fresh from the store, make sure that the beans are firm to the touch and […]

Almost all beans can be eaten as a dry bean, but many beans are not good as a green bean. That means that if you have forgotten to harvest your green beans, and you have a bunch of over-mature pods, you can shell them and use them that way. Can you eat any bean as […]

The word “string” harks back to a time when most varieties had long stringy fibers along where the pod splits in half. The strings are removed before cooking by snapping off the ends of the bean and pulling them down the length of the bean, pulling off the string in the process. Why do they […]

Perhaps the simplest way to cook fresh green beans is in boiling, salted water for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Drain and toss them with olive oil or butter, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Herbs such as chives, tarragon, basil — any herb, really — nicely complement green beans. What to do with […]

Before you begin blanching you will want to wash and trim your green beans. I rinse mine in a colander under cold water and then shake to dry. As for trimming, you (or your kids) can snap off the hard ends by hand or you can cut them with a knife. Do you need to […]

Store unwashed fresh beans pods in a plastic bag kept in the refrigerator crisper. Whole beans stored this way should keep for about seven days. Many people wonder about the possibility of freezing green beans, or purchasing green beans that have already been frozen. What is the best way to store raw green beans? Besides […]

Washing the beans can leave moisture on them, which can cause them to mold. Use your hand to wipe off any dirt or debris on the beans, if any. Place a paper towel in a large resealable freezer bag. The paper towel will help to soak up moisture on the beans and prevent them from […]