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How to Blanch Green Beans
Step by step how to blanch fresh green beans. This blanching method is used for certain recipes and before you freeze green beans for later use.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 141 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
Instructions
- Add the water and salt to a large stock pot and bring to a boil.
- Wash the green beans under cool, running water. Trim the ends.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water and set beside the stove.
- Add the green beans to the boiling water, stir, and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Using a pair of long handled tongs, remove the beans immediately to the ice water and immerse them in the water.
- Remove from the ice bath and pat dry with clean towels or paper towels.
- Use in your recipe as needed.
- If freezing, transfer to the freezer bags. Freeze and use within 3 months.
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Notes
- This method is great for preparing green beans ahead of time for a dish, the ice bath stops the beans from cooking further.
Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
98mg
(4%)
Potassium
957mg
(27%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
3130IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 957mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3130IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.