How to Freeze Sugar Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas are a delicious vegetable chock full or nutrients, flavor and few calories. Besides being used fresh in salads, stir frys and many other types of dishes, you can freeze them to retain the freshness and flavor. It is easier to freeze snap peas than most vegetables, they are easy to thaw out and they will keep for months.

Things You'll Need

• Snap peas Knife Large pot Strainer Paper towels Ziploc bags

Instructions

1. Select the snap peas that are large, tender and unbruised. Use a knife to trim their strings, and wash thoroughly.

2. Place a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil. You'll want enough water to cover the snap peas you're planning to freeze. Once the water is boiling, throw in the snap peas.

3. Blanch the peas in the boiling water for 90 seconds. Then pour the pot's contents through a strainer and let cool water run over the snap peas. Drain them.

4. Lay the snap peas on layers of paper towels to dry. Pack them into plastic Ziploc bags, leaving about 1/2 inch headroom.

5. Seal the bag shut securely, then freeze. When you need them, place the snap peas in a strainer and pour boiling water over them to thaw them out immediately and perfectly.

References

• Freezing Sugar Snap Peas