Green Bean Harvest and Freeze

Green Beans are harvested about 60 days from planting  its seeds.  The beans should be about pencil size for the most flavor and tenderness.  Harvest them at that time.  I find the variety of green beans to be most yummy is Blue Lake.  I had plenty of green beans this year that I froze some.  I shared some with friends as pickles and also freshly picked ones. This fall season I am going for less numbers of each crop and more variety of veggies that my husband and I can reasonably use.

To evaluate how much of each veggie we use I plan ahead.  I calculate how often we use each one and compare it to nutritional guidelines.  Freezing the beans is accomplished by blanching them.  Rinse the beans with the use of a colander and fresh water.  Place beans in boiling water for 2 minutes and then in ice water for 1 minute.  Pack in a sealed plastic bag and identify what you have there as a meal portion with expiration date.