Copy Cat Recipe - TGI Friday's Green Bean Fries (2024)

FAQs

How to freeze fresh string beans? ›

Place the beans in a single layer on a baking sheet and put it in the freezer for 1 hour. This step ensures the beans are thoroughly chilled before you store them in the freezer bags, helping prevent freezer burn. Freeze the green beans: Place the beans in quart-size freezer bags.

Place green beans in the freezer for 30-40 minutes. Place dryer trays into the dehydrator and dry at 140°-145°F for 8-10 hours or until green beans are crisp and brittle. To store dried foods, place the dried food in plastic bags, press out air, seal or close, and then place in glass jars and tightly seal.

It's best to store your fresh green beans in the fridge, otherwise store green beans in the freezer if you want them to last longer. You can also store unwashed and unblanched green beans in the refrigerator for up to about seven days before you need to store your green beans in the freezer.

Green beans can be frozen in their raw state, but consider blanching and shocking them for the best results. Not only does cooking them this way lock in their vibrant green color, but Registered Dietitian and Chef Abbie Gellman says it also eliminates surface microorganisms and dirt, preventing deterioration.

Dry the beans thoroughly before freezing. This will help avoid clumps and excess moisture. Label the container before freezing. Be sure to include what's inside and the date it was frozen.

Sure! To save time and a few steps, you can freeze green beans without blanching them first. Simply wash, dry, trim, and pack the green beans into freezer containers, leaving as little air in the container as possible (explained in more detail below). It is perfectly safe to freeze green beans without blanching.

How Do You Prepare Them for Freezing? Before you freeze green beans, rinse and dry them well. Then, be sure to trim off the ends and cut them into the size you'd like them to be for cooking later.

“You can cook the green beans, such as blanch in boiling water for several minutes, and then allow them to cool. Then place in a resealable plastic freezer bag for up to 8 to 10 months,” she explains.

Fresh green beans in good condition will feel firm and should snap apart when bent. Older green beans that feel limp and have started to develop a slimy texture are no longer safe to eat. If you see any fuzzy mold on them, they are definitely too bad to eat.

How can you tell when green beans have gone bad? ›

As beans start to spoil, you may see brown spots or notice that they feel soft and slimy. They can feel limp and might have a sour, rotten smell. Moisture is usually the biggest threat to green bean freshness.

In general, rice, beans and canned foods stay good years after they expire.

Place your vegetables into a plastic bag in a thin layer.

Portion out your vegetables into manageable serving sizes. Put each portion into a plastic bag that can be sealed. Make sure your bag is not so full that it will be a struggle to close it. Tip: The thinner the layer of vegetables, the better they will freeze.

I have kept unblanched green beans in my freezer for almost a year. The texture is still perfect. I would recommend vacuum sealing them if you planned on keeping them longer.

To freeze, clean beans and remove the ends. You can leave beans whole, cut them into 1-2 inch pieces, or slice them into strips. Blanch in boiling water or steam for 3-4 minutes, cool in ice water, drain, package in freezer bags or containers, and freeze.

No matter how you plan to prepare green beans—sautéed, blistered, or baked into a casserole—blanching is a good place to start. Sautéeing blanched green beans ensures they're cooked from the inside out, while the final kiss of heat provides an opportunity to introduce flavorful char, plus sauces or seasonings.