How to Blanch Green Beans (with Freezing Instructions)
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/331eda11-8b6a-41cb-b43d-b07455a021a7
Original source: https://www.peelwithzeal.com/blanched-green-beans/
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Blanching is the process of boiling the vegetables until they are just cooked before plunging them into an ice bath. This partially cooks the veggies while brightening their color and preserving the texture.
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT5M
Total time: PT15M

Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans (trimmed)
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2  lemon (juice and zest)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper

Instructions
1. Add salt and 4 quarts of water to a large pot. Bring to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil, add ice and water to a large mixing bowl.
2. Drop the green beans into the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minute until they are tender but still crisp.
3. Immediately remove the beans and plunge into the ice water long enough to cool completely, 15 to 30 seconds.
4. Drain the green beans in a colander. Use in any recipe that calls for blanched green beans.
5. [Optional Serving Suggestion] To serve a green bean salad, toss the blanched green beans with the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
6. [How to Freeze Green Bans] Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread out the green beans in a single layer. Freeze for 1 hour before transferring to a freezer bag.