FREEZING LIMA BEANS
Michigan State University Extension 
Preserving Food Safely - 01600226 
08/03/99 

Select well-filled pods. Beans should be green but not 
starchy or mealy. Shell and sort according to size. 

Water Blanch: 
Small beans ........................... 1 minute 
Medium beans .......................... 2 minutes 
Large beans ........................... 3 minutes 

Cool promptly in cold water and drain. 

Pack into containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal, 
label and freeze. 


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