The snap of fresh green beans is so satisfying to hear when prepping your meals, as well as the sizzles that arise from the pan when you toss them in with a generous dab of butter and a dash of salt.
"The best frozen options are greens like spinach, green beans or broccoli, which spoil and lose nutrients quickly," said Mastroianni. "For example, vitamin C rapidly degrades after harvest ...
Green beans should have a bright ... drain well and pack in polythene bags. Cook them from frozen in boiling, salted water. Top and tail and either boil briefly, steam or stir-fry.