Visit Dena's profile on Pinterest. * For this batch I used Broccoli, Carrots, Green Beans, and Snap Peas
* Used for a quick side dish, or add to pasta dishes, stir frys, or soups.
Step 1: prepare the vegetables
Since its winter, i bought the bagged broccoli florets, snap peas, and green beans, these were already triple washed. The carrots were regular organic which i peeled and sliced half inch rounds.
* make sure the veggies are cut the size and shape you want for dinner or sides.
Step 2: Blanch vegetables. Then drain off excess water.
*I blanched carrots for 3 mins, everything else 2 mins.
Step 3: Mix all vegetables together and spread out on cookie sheets, freeze for about an hour.
Step 4: Transfer to freezer bags, depending on how much you want per dish/side. I ended up making 15 quart size bags.
* when you want a quick side dish, leave a bag out for about 20 mins. Then microwave for 3 mins in the bag, open bag up a little to let steam out. I also added a tablespoon of butter to flavor them.
* i used a bag for a easy chicken stir fry dish (recipe will be on this blog soon)
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