Re: Beans!
Originally Posted by
Silver Tabby
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Green beans and broad beans have to be fresh though - the tinned ones are disgusting.
Broad beans are fantastic. Delicious tasty green gems imho and they also contain the anti cancer substance Amygdalin which is also found in Apricot Kernels. During the summer season I eat Broad Beans all the time.
This past week I have been buying excessive amounts of them specifically to freeze. I don't know why I've never done it before TBH. Broad beans are one of the best veg for freezing.
This way I can keep enjoying broad beans during the winter season when you can't buy them any more.
You just blanche them in boiling water for 2 minutes and then either pop the green beans out of their pale skins or just leave them as is and freeze. Personally I'm taking the skins off given they're being blanched. Takes up less space in the freezer and saves the job later. I'm portioning them into separate bags for ease of use too.
I'll be looking at what other veg freezes well
Anyone got any ideas?