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Can you freeze beans? I have cooked large batches of soups and frozen it before, but can you do this with cooked beans? How long can you freeze them for?
If you plan to freeze all of the beans you cook, it’s a good idea to undercook them. This usually means cooking about 30 minutes less than the suggested cooking times. If you cook beans in your pressure cooker, reduce the cooking time by 1 to 1½ minutes. Undercooking will help the beans maintain their shape and texture as they thaw and reheat.
Freeze beans in 1 to 2 cup portions so they’ll be easy to thaw and use. Freezer containers should be airtight and moisture proof. Leave enough space at the top of the container for expansion of the beans. Fill the container to 1 to 1½ inches from the top, making sure the beans are covered with liquid so they won't dry out.
Cooked beans will keep in the freezer 2 to 3 months. After that time their flavor and texture will begin to deteriorate.
Thawing and Reheating Frozen Beans
I hope this helps
Mieca
Hi,
Yes, you can keep the refrigerated for up to 7 days and they will be safe or in the freezer they will usually last 3 to 6 months.
However, there is a chance of mushiness (depending on the bean).
Hope that helps.
Hi there ,, as far as i know... and have done this myself also, yes you can freeze cooked beans for up to 3 months to keep fresh till you need it again.. Susan
