How to Freeze Green Beans

Learn how to blanch and freeze green beans so you can enjoy your fresh garden produce all year long!

4.88 from 8 votes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Ice Water Bath 3

Total Time 15

fresh green beans , washed and ends trimmed (depending on the length of the beans you can either leave them whole or chop them, your choice)
large bowl of ice water
large pot of boiling water

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Fill a large bowl with water and add a generous amount of ice cubes.
Place the beans in the boiling water, wait for the water to return to a boil, and then boil for 2 minute for small beans or 3 minutes for large beans (this process is known as blanching). Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into the ice water. Let them cool in the ice water for 3 minutes. Thoroughly drain the beans in a colander.
At this point you can either put the beans directly into freezer bags or you can first spread them out single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze for a couple of hours, then place them in the freezer bags (this will prevent them from sticking together when frozen). Press out as much air from the bags as possible Label and date the freezer bags.
The beans will keep for at least 6-8 months.

Course Side Dish, vegetables

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