We've been blessed with huge crops of green beans this year! |
The children aren't so sure it's a blessing as they are my cheap labor! |
5) Cool your beans in cold water immediately to stop the cooking process. If necessary, you can use ice as well. |
6) Drain your chilled beans, place in ziplock bags or other storage containers, remove air if possible and freeze! You're done! |
If you would like to dehydrate your beans, simply place on your dehydrating trays and follow manufacturer instructions. I will post an article soon on dehydrating in your oven. My favorite dehydrator (I have several) is the Nesco Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator FD-75A. It's not too expensive and it does the job well. My beans are usually dehydrated to a crisp texture in about 12 hours. |
Dehydrated beans ~ They are excellent for using in soups and stews as they absorb the flavors of the broth. |
Very nice post. I wish I was going to have that many beans this year.
ReplyDeleteThank you Becky! We've been really fortunate so far this season and I'm very grateful. Of course, I'm really busy with the garden and have neglected my blog! I'm trying to remember to photograph what I'm doing so I can put together tutorials to help beginners for next season!
DeleteI hope the rest of your garden is going well! Have a great day!
So you are saying that the key to fitness is planting an abundance of Green Beans? :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Just use the 5 gallon bucket full of green beans to do bicep curls, etc.! Lol! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI like the idea of dehydrating! I dehydrate as much as I can or know how :O). What are green beans like when you re hydrate?
ReplyDeleteHi Texan! Used as a plain ol' side dish, I wouldn't say the green beans are as good as fresh but with a little seasoning they are quite tasty! We really use the dehydrated veggies in soups and stews primarily. In this manner, they are fantastic as they rehydrate with all the flavors of the broth they are simmered in! Better than fresh or frozen, in my opinion!
DeleteGreat post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou are quite welcome, Linda! Thanks for stopping in!
DeleteWhat a great bounty of beans! I have yet to harvest enough to can or freeze, we just eat 'em as they mature. Maybe next year. There's always next year, right?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Carolyn Renee! There is always next year! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteHow wonderful! I can't believe I have thought of dehydrating whole beans before! Thanks for the spark of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Bee Girl! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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