so that it stops them from going mushy, to retain nutrients and to retain colour
blanching
Mainly green vegetables, in order that they retain their green colour. Sometimes tomatoes are blanched, so that they're easier to skin.
Blanching vegetables involves immersing them in boiling, usually salted, water for a short period of time, and then draining. Blanching is appropriate for vegetables that require very little cooking or could even be eaten raw: green beans, asparagus, etc. For green vegetables, blanching is usually followed immediately by an ice bath; as rapid cooling is needed to stop cooking and preserve the green colour (which breaks down after about 7 minutes of cooking).
Vegetables that do not need blanching before freezing include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and green beans. These vegetables can be frozen directly without the blanching process, which is typically used to preserve color, texture, and nutritional value. However, for best quality, it is often recommended to cut them into appropriate sizes before freezing. Always ensure that they are washed and dried properly to prevent ice crystals from forming.
Because those are the healthiest vegetables
To freeze green beans without blanching them, wash and trim the beans, then spread them out on a baking sheet and freeze them until they are firm. Transfer the beans to a freezer-safe bag or container and store them in the freezer. This method may result in slightly altered texture and flavor compared to blanching, but it can be a convenient option for preserving green beans.
all green vegetables and all fruits
Which vegetables are green?Here are some examples: Broccoli, Cellery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Spinach.
Put the vegetables in boiling water for a very short time (the time varies with what you are blanching) to kill the cells, but not cook it completely. This is often done when freezing fresh veg, to improve the shelf life.
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Eat "Dark Green" vegetables such as Kale or Romaine Lettuce (not Iceburg), "Yellow" vegetables such as onions, and "Other Color" vegetables (Red, Orange, etc), such as tomatos and carrots.
Eat "Dark Green" vegetables such as Kale or Romaine Lettuce (not Iceburg), "Yellow" vegetables such as onions, and "Other Color" vegetables (Red, Orange, etc), such as tomatos and carrots.