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How To Freeze Brussels Sprouts?

Brussel sprouts are among those very few vegetables that develop a strong relationship with people. This relation is either of love or pure hatred.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hot to freeze brussels sprouts
Prep Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 98kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and rinsed
  • Boiling water for blanching

Instructions

  • Blanch Brussel sprouts, heat water in a large stockpot. Once it starts to boil, add rinsed Brussel sprouts and let them boil for some time. The boiling time depends upon the size of the Brussel sprouts. You can blanch the larger Brussel sprouts for 5 minutes,
  • Remove Brussels sprouts immediately using a large slotted spoon. Drain and submerge into the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain the Brussel sprouts and place them on a clean kitchen towel to get rid of excess water.
  • line the tray with parchment paper and place dried Brussel sprouts on it. Make sure there is some gap between vegetables. Place the tray in the freezer for about an hour. This process is called flash freezing and is crucial.
  • Lastly, take the tray out of the freezer. Place the frozen Brussel sprouts in a plastic zip-lock bag or container, seal it tightly and store it in the freezer. The Brussel sprouts are good to go for about 12 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1710IU | Vitamin C: 193mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg