Frozen vegetables are excellent, inexpensive alternatives to fresh vegetables, containing the same nutritional content as their fresh counterparts, according to "Contemporary Nutrition." Storing frozen vegetables correctly will ensure that they remain free of freezer burn and are ideal condition for cooking. With a bit of preparation, you can have delicious frozen vegetables available to add to any dish you desire.
Step 1
Set the temperature in the freezer to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. This will keep the vegetables sufficiently frozen without causing freezer burn.
Step 2
Store frozen vegetables in a sealed bag. The vegetables can remain in the bags in which they were purchased until those bags are opened. Once you open them, move the remaining vegetables into a zipper freezer bag to prevent freezer burn.
Step 3
Write the date on the bags in which you are storing the vegetables with a permanent marker. Frozen vegetables remain in their best condition for 18 months, according to "Techniques of Healthy Cooking." Writing the date on the vegetables you store allows you to use the oldest vegetables in your freezer first.
Things You'll Need
- Zipper freezer bags
- Permanent marker
- Freezer
References
- "Techniques of Healthy Cooking"; The Culinary Institute of America; 2007
- "Contemporary Nutrition"; Gordon M. Wardlaw and Anne M Smith; 2007
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