Master the Art of Blanching and Storing Vegetables
Got a busy life? Blanching your veggies is a game-changer! It’s a quick and easy way to freeze your favorite vegetables, ensuring they’re ready when you need them.
Step-by-Step:
Prep the Veggies: Wash thoroughly and chop into small pieces.
Blanch: Toss them into a pot of boiling water. Wait for the water to boil again with the veggies inside.
Cook for 2 Minutes: Then quickly transfer them to ice-cold water to stop the cooking process.
Cool Completely: Let them chill for another 2 minutes in the icy bath.
Drain and Portion: Dry the veggies and divide them into small portions.
Storage Tips:
Use freezer-safe containers or bags.
Label each portion with the freezing date and mark it as microwave-safe for easy defrosting.
Say goodbye to food waste and hello to convenience with perfectly blanched and stored veggies!
Tips for Blanching and Storing Vegetables
Blanching is a technique for freezing vegetables, perfect for the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The process involves washing the food thoroughly and cutting it into small pieces.
Place the vegetables into a pot of boiling water and wait until the water starts boiling again with the vegetables inside.
Let them cook for 2 minutes, then remove the vegetables and immediately place them in a container with ice-cold water and ice. Wait another 2 minutes or until the vegetables are thoroughly cooled.
Drain the water, then separate the vegetables into small portions for the freezer.
Store the food in small portions using freezer safe container bags. Before freezing, label each portion with the freezing date and a note that it’s microwave-safe (to make defrosting easier).
