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Can You Freeze Cooked Beans

Learn how to freeze beans and skip the store bought canned beans. You will save time and money with this easy recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 d 5 mins
Total Time
3 d 25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried beans
  • 6 cups water

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the beans thoroughly and remove any debris (rocks, clumps, dirt, etc) from the beans. 
  2. Place the beans in a medium size saucepan. Add in the water and make sure that the beans are covered by at least 2 inches over the top of the beans (add more water if needed). 
  3. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes. Watch the beans closely as they cook as you don’t want them to get too soft before freezing them. 
  4. Once the beans are cooked through, drain them in a colander and rinse them immediately with cold water to cool them off immediately. 
  5. Seal the container or bags and place them directly in the freezer until ready to use. 
  6. When you are ready to use, defrost the beans out completely in the refrigerator overnight or place them in warm water to thaw them quicker. Then the beans are ready to use in your favorite recipes just like a can of drained beans. 

Notes

  • If stored correctly in the freezer, these beans should last for up to 6-8 months.  

Nutrition Information

Serving 7g Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 514mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Serving 7g
Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 514mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.