Easy step by step instructions on how to freeze fresh green beans without blanching. These green beans will last up to a year. You can use them in casseroles, soups, stir fry and more!
If your garden is anything like ours right now you might be picking pounds and pounds of green beans. And if you’re anything like me, you really don’t want to turn on your stove to boil water to preserve your green beans during the Summer.
Last year I started to freeze our fresh green beans this way and they stayed extra fresh, keeping their bright green color and crunch. These frozen green beans last up to a year in the freezer making them a easy and economical way to save your green beans.
You can also use them year round in my favorite cabbage and green beans recipe!
Can you freeze green beans without blanching?
Yes! You can freeze fresh green beans without blanching. The method below saves time because it doesn’t require blanching the beans. You’re just going to trim the ends off, chop into desired sizes, wash them and freeze! It’s that easy!
This is my tried and tested method that I’ve been using for years with our green beans!
How to freeze green beans
Step 1: Take a step back and admire your green beans because god damn, you’re amazing, you just grew green beans!
Fresh green beans are one of our favorite foods and they’re so versatile in the kitchen! You can use them in casseroles, soups, stir fry, or even slow cooker meals (hello slow cooker green beans recipe!). Thanksgiving is only a few months away, so you can even save your garden green beans to make your favorite Green Bean Casserole family!
How cool is it to make a Thanksgiving casserole with FRESH green bean that you grew? Talk about a dish made out of love!
Step 2: Trim the ends off both sides of green beans.
Step 3: Cut the green beans in half.
Step 4: Wash with water, making sure to get all dirt off them.
Step 5: Dry completely. Place on a cloth towel or paper towel, allowing to dry completely. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
Step 6: Place in freezer bags. I like to make 1 cup, 12 oz and 16 oz bags. Label the bag.
Step 7: Freeze!
How to Defrost Frozen Green Beans
Step 8: Time to eat them? Depending on what you are making, defrost or place in boiling water/soup directly frozen.
To show you how great they freeze and keep their color, here are green beans that I’ve had frozen for 1 year!
How long do frozen green beans last?
I have stored these green beans in my freezer for a year and they still taste great! Good luck not eating them sooner though – they’re so delicious!
Hope this “How to Freeze Fresh Green Beans” post helps you with your mighty green bean harvest!
Looking for green bean recipes? Try my Slow Cooker Green Beans and Chinese Green Beans!
Looking for more ways to save food? Here are a few of my other favorite food saving methods!
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Easy Way to Freeze Fresh Green Beans Without Blanching
PrintIngredients
- Green Beans
Instructions
- Take a step back and admire your green beans because god damn, you're amazing, you just grew green beans!
- Trim the ends off both sides of green beans.
- Cut the green beans in half.
- Wash with water, making sure to get all dirt off them.
- Dry completely. Place on a cloth towel or paper towel, allowing to dry completely. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
- Place in freezer bags. I like to make 1 cup, 12 oz and 16 oz bags. Label the bag.
- Freeze them!
- Time to eat them? Depending on what you are making, defrost or place in boiling water/soup directly frozen.
CGuess says
It worked. Great beans. DAMN thanks for the freezing tip.
Queen Kish says
Three years later and people are still upset about “gd” LOL…I’m pretty sure she gets the point people, geez. These are the same people who don’t pay into tithes and does not love his neighbor the way Christ loves the church. Either way, thanks for the tip!!
Pamela says
Happy to share Queen Kish! Hope this helps you with your green beans! 🙂
Tiff says
Hi Pamela, unfortunately I do not have a garden but I bought fresh green beans and followed your freezing instructions, now I’m in a bit of a dilemma. I want to cook them in my instant pot with ham hock ( southern style) my question is, should I thaw them first or cook them from frozen? Also, if your familiar with an instant pot do you have a good recipe with ham hocks and beans for Thanksgiving? I would greatly appreciate any advice you might have for me. Thank you for your time. 😊
Pamela says
Hey Tiff, you can definitely cook frozen green beans in the Instant Pot. Here’s some times I found for you (http://instantpot.us/cooking-time/fresh-or-frozen-vegetable/). Unfortunately I don’t have a IP ham recipe I can give you, but this is something I’ll add to my recipe list to get cooking! Stay on the lookout. Enjoy!
Anne Johnson says
Wow – why use the phrase “God dam” – – you lost me as a potential visitor to your site. As Kwilli6 said, if it weren’t for God you’d have no beans – or food for that matter. I won’t be coming back to your site.
Kwilli6 says
Nice choice of words!!!!!!!!!!! Could of left God out of it wasnt for him you wouldnt have your DAMN green beans!!!
Mary Koble says
I am very grieved that you had to use the Lord’s name in vain. you had good information on freezing green beans but it was ruined by your language. we need to thank God for making the green beans. I pray that you will choose your words more carefully next time so I can share it with my precious children.
Suzy Q says
Oh, I bet all you people who are bitching and moaning about Pam’s ‘goddamn’ comment are righteous trump supporters, aintcha?
Hypocrites.
Tara says
Love this easier way to freeze green beans! Do you HAVE to cut them in half?
Pamela says
Hey Tara, if you plan on using them whole you can keep them that way. Just make sure to trim the ends off both sides. Hope this helps!
Yankee Liberal says
Thank you for this tip; it will be a real timesaver.
And for those who are so appalled at a comment… I’m offended that you are offended she exercised her right to free speech. Peace and love, bitches.
Charles Maddock says
Using the phrase ‘god damn’ is not an automatic curse. Curses are said in anger. I think your God frowns upon cursing in anger. God does not frown upon jokes. Jokes are usually not told in anger, and certainly not in this case. Some good Christian posted using the phrase ‘Good Lord’. ‘lord’ is a position of power, not a name. It is the same with the word ‘god’. It is a position of power, not a name, capitalized or not. It is not gods name. If saying ‘god damn’ is wrong, so is saying ‘good Lord’. Especially in this case because it was used to admonish someone, to cast judgement. Oh well. Tomorrow I harvest pole beans and freeze sweet corn after grilling. Thanks for the info.
Rhonda Barrett says
I’m going to try freezing fresh green beans for the first time, and I’ve been cooking for 45 years. Thanks for sharing.
Connie Paradowski says
Love this , are there other veggies that you freeze without blanching?
Pamela says
Plenty! I also do this with bok choy. Stay tuned for more posts on easy freezing!
Vanessa Morrison says
God damn I love your tips. Going to freeze my beans right away. God bless.
Pamela says
Thanks Vanessa, glad you liked them! 🙂 Enjoy your green beans!
Melissa says
Thank you, thank you! I’m buried in green beans right now, and I don’t want to lose them! This will be quick and easy.
Pamela says
It’s a good thing to have so many beans! Enjoy Melissa!
Richard Hogan says
Is “god damn” really necessary? Geez.
Linda Swinamer says
I think the stopping of the crude remarks with cursing the Lord would be a real advantage to your web site !! Thank you !! We
richard says
come on people. those of you who took offence to a “tongue in cheek” comment!! Lighten up. the world will not come to an end, trust me! I too am ## proud of my gardens output!
Linda Swinamer says
Then shout praises to the universe or to yourself ( put a big mirror) in your garden and sing the praises at the top of your voice !! Be nice with your words —please !!
Kate says
Thanks for the how-to. You’ve saved me oodles of messing around in the kitchen.
Pamela says
Hey Kate, I’m glad this could help you! 🙂
David says
Thank you very much for this information. It was very helpful, and a GREAT time-saver.
Have you tried any other vegetables with the non-blanching method?
Keep up the good work.