Bean (Broad, French, Runner)

Vegetables 1
Written By Emma Alexander-Cook
Bean (Broad, French, Runner)

Bean (Broad, French, Runner)

This is how to freeze Broad Bean, French Bean, Runner Bean and Waxed Bean.

Bean, Broad (Fava) Tips, Pods and Shelled

Preparation

Wash and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and then cool in iced water. Pat dry.

Packaging

Pack in labelled and dated bags or containers.

Thawing

Boil from frozen for 3 - 5 minutes, according to size.

Storage Time

12 months

French (Green)

Preparation

Top, tail, and wash. Leave them whole and blanch for 1 - 2 minutes. Drain and then cool in iced water. Pat dry.

Packaging

Pack in labelled and dated bags or containers.

Thawing

Boil from frozen for 5 - 7 minutes, according to size.

Storage Time

12 months

Runner (Snap)

Preparation

Top, tail, string if necessary and wash. Leave them whole or cut into 2.5 cm pieces. Blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and then cool in iced water. Pat dry.

Packaging

Pack in labelled and dated bags or containers.

Thawing

Boil from frozen for 5 - 7 minutes, according to size.

Storage Time

12 months

Waxed

Preparation

Top, tail and wash. Leave them whole or cut into 2.5 cm pieces. Blanch whole beans for 3 minutes, and pieces for 2 minutes. Drain and then cool in iced water. Pat dry.

Packaging

Pack in labelled and dated bags or containers.

Thawing

Boil from frozen for 5 - 7 minutes, according to size.

Storage Time

12 months

Emma Alexander-Cook

My name's Emma. I've been living gluten-free for over 25 years, and I've been dairy-free for over five years.

Health and Auto-immune Diseases

I have auto-immune diseases and expected to be on medicine for the rest of my life, but I didn't want to live like that. My rheumatology Doctor was so supportive of the change I wanted to make, and with their help, I now manage my auto-immune diseases by being strict with my diet.

It can be quite frightening when you first find out you have to change the way you eat but for some of us' Food is our medicine.'

I have several websites, write blogs, and I'm currently in the process of writing a book.

I trained to be Holistic Health Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Certified Gluten Free Practitioner in order to heal myself, my family and others who find themselves on the same journey as myself.

Websites include:

www.emmaalexandercook.com

www.savemoneyfreezefood.com

www.livefreelovelife.com

www.cooksprojects.com

Photography

Our love for photography started on our travels. We wanted to capture images of the areas we travelled to both for our own records and for our family back at home. Some of these images were reproduced as watercolours. Our favourite images we display at home and friends often asked where we had purchased the pictures! Now you can purchase them online directly from us.

Coaching and Consultancy

Previously an IT Manager my skill set has come in very handy as I am both a Health Coach and also offer consultancy for small business starts up and fellow Health Coaches. This has included building websites and online profiles.

Our Family

Family is everything to me! We have a family of four boys where the age difference between the youngest and the eldest is 18 years. Two of our sons are also Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Emma is a Health Coach who specialises in helping individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals. Ian runs his own business which began developing a Race Timer for diecast model cars.

http://www.glutenfreedairyfreefamily.com
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