How do you preserve green and yellow beans?

You can preserve green and yellow beans for short-term storage in the refrigerator or for longer periods by freezing them.

Short-Term Storage: Refrigeration

For fresh green and yellow beans you plan to use within a few days, refrigeration is an effective method.

• Method: Store the fresh beans in a plastic bag.
• Location: Place the plastic bag in the produce drawer of your refrigerator.
• Duration: This method keeps beans fresh for up to 3 to 5 days.

If you don't anticipate using the beans within this 5-day timeframe, consider a longer-term option like freezing.

Longer-Term Preservation: Freezing

Freezing is a better alternative if you need to preserve green and yellow beans for more than 5 days. According to the reference, specific preparation is required before freezing.

To freeze beans, follow these steps:

1. Clean the beans thoroughly.
2. Remove the ends from the beans.
3. Prepare the beans in your preferred form:
   • Leave the beans whole.
   • Cut them into 1-2 inch pieces.
   • Slice them into strips.

This preparation ensures the beans are ready for the freezing process.