How to Freeze Edamame Soybeans (8 Steps)
If you want to enjoy the nutty flavor of edamame throughout the winter, try freezing them. Edamame, or unripe soybeans, is a nutritious vegetable that has 12 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrate and 3.5 g of fat in a 100-gram serving. The legume is also high in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A. Freezing edamame, which is a good way to preserve nutrients, requires blanching. Blanching involves placing vegetables in boiling water for a short time period to stop enzymes and maintain flavor.
Things You'll Need
- Bowl
- Pot
- Colander
- Paper towels
- Baking sheet or tray
- Freezer bags
Instructions
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Wash the edamame to remove any dirt or grit. Remove the beans from the pods if desired.
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Make an ice-water bath by filling a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
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Fill the pot with water and bring to a boil.
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Place the edamame in the boiling water for two to three minutes. The pods or beans will turn bright green.
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Drain the beans in the colander.
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Put the pods in the ice water bath for two to three minutes, which immediately stops the cooking process.
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Remove the edamame from the ice-water bath and place on paper towels to drain and cool.
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Spread the cooled pods on a baking sheet or tray in a single layer and freeze. After the pods are frozen place them in freezer bags.
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