WHICH FROZEN VEGETABLES ARE BEST?

JD

September 27, 2019

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cooking-tips

Frozen vegetables can be a great option; besides being convenient, vegetables are often frozen at the peak of freshness. However, some vegetables freeze better than others. As a rule, vegetables with a lower moisture content generally freeze well, while their highmoisture counterparts turn mushy and develop off-flavors. (High moisture spinach is an exception because it doesn’t need to retain its shape in most cooked dishes.) Taking that into consideration, here are the frozen vegetables we like best, as well as the ones we don’t
recommend.

First-Rate: Corn, Lima Beans, Pearl Onions, Peas, and Spinach

Frozen versions of these vegetables can even be preferable to fresh
versions, depending on the season.

Acceptable in Some Situations: Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, and Green Beans

These are acceptable options for soups, stews, and long-cooked
dishes, where their less-than-crisp texture isn’t a factor. But we
always prefer fresh when these vegetables are the main component
of a dish.

Just Skip: Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, and Snow Peas

These high-moisture vegetables do not freeze well, and you should
avoid them both on their own and in frozen vegetable medleys.