Frozen green beans are simple and quick to prepare, requiring no prior defrosting. We suggest easy ways to cook them:
1. Preparation - You can blanch, briefly boil for a few minutes, then shock in ice water. This helps maintain color, texture, and nutrients.
2. Cooking - Cook in different ways based on preference: sauté in a little oil with seasonings, steam, or add to soups and stews.
3. Serving - Serve as a side with meat or fish, or as a main with whole grains like brown rice or quinoa.
Cooking frozen green beans is very simple. Here are a few basic methods:
Boiling in water
Add frozen green beans to boiling water and cook about 8–10 minutes until tender. Season with a little salt to taste.
Steaming
Place in a steamer and cook about 10–12 minutes to retain more nutrients.
Pan-frying
Sauté in a little olive oil with garlic, spices, and other vegetables for about 10 minutes, until golden-brown.
Frozen green beans are versatile serve as a side, add to soups, toss into salads, or use in vegetarian dishes.