Copy Cat Recipe - TGI Friday's Green Bean Fries (2024)

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What is the best way to freeze green beans? ›

Arrange the green beans on a tray in a single layer. This prevents them from sticking together during freezing. Place the tray into the freezer until the beans firm and frozen. Then, the beans can be transferred into airtight freezer-safe containers or bags.

Place green beans in the freezer for 30-40 minutes. Place dryer trays into the dehydrator and dry at 140°-145°F for 8-10 hours or until green beans are crisp and brittle. To store dried foods, place the dried food in plastic bags, press out air, seal or close, and then place in glass jars and tightly seal.

It's best to store your fresh green beans in the fridge, otherwise store green beans in the freezer if you want them to last longer. You can also store unwashed and unblanched green beans in the refrigerator for up to about seven days before you need to store your green beans in the freezer.

Green beans can be frozen in their raw state, but consider blanching and shocking them for the best results. Not only does cooking them this way lock in their vibrant green color, but Registered Dietitian and Chef Abbie Gellman says it also eliminates surface microorganisms and dirt, preventing deterioration.

Blanching. Your green beans will come out bright and crisp on the other side of freezing. It's just a quick boil then dunk in ice water to prevent overcooking. Science time: The ice bath stops enzyme actions that can cause a loss in flavor, color and texture.

“Store unwashed fresh bean pods in a plastic bag kept in the refrigerator crisper. Whole beans stored this way should keep for about seven days,” she says. If you plan to use them in an upcoming meal, wash them under running water. Remove both ends of the beans by either snapping them off or cutting them with a knife.

Green beans will keep in the freezer for 10 to 12 months. If this is your first time freezing green beans, be sure to check them along the way. The steps here help to reduce the incidence of freezer burn, but it's a learning opportunity to use up your green beans over the course of a year.

Green beans should be stored unwashed in the crisper drawer of your fridge. If they came in a bag, keep them in the bag when storing. If they came in a small berry box from the market, transfer them to a reusable storage or plastic bag before storing them in the fridge.

Fresh green beans in good condition will feel firm and should snap apart when bent. Older green beans that feel limp and have started to develop a slimy texture are no longer safe to eat. If you see any fuzzy mold on them, they are definitely too bad to eat.

The vegetable helps fight inflammation and is a good source of folate and potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure. Green beans also are a good source of protein and fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, Vadiveloo said. "Fiber is underconsumed by U.S. adults and children, and it's good for gut health," she said.

What makes green beans go bad? ›

As beans start to spoil, you may see brown spots or notice that they feel soft and slimy. They can feel limp and might have a sour, rotten smell. Moisture is usually the biggest threat to green bean freshness.

Sure! To save time and a few steps, you can freeze green beans without blanching them first. Simply wash, dry, trim, and pack the green beans into freezer containers, leaving as little air in the container as possible (explained in more detail below). It is perfectly safe to freeze green beans without blanching.

Trim green beans ends and cut into 1 to 1-inch lengths (or desired size). Place in quart-sized zip-top freezer bags, removing as much air as possible with a straw (or other method) and seal. Label with date and what's in the bag, place in freezer and freeze for up to a year.

You'll blanch an amount small enough that the water can quickly return to a boil. Once it does, set a timer. Cook the beans for two minutes if small, three if medium and four if large. Remove the beans immediately with the mesh skimmer or slotted spoon and submerge them in the bowl of water and ice.

The quality of frozen beans will be better if they have been blanched. Blanching stops enzyme actions that continue the ripening process and can make the beans tough. Tray pack beans by placing them in a single layer on a tray to freeze before packing. This allows you to take just the amount you need from the package.