Can you freeze fresh cut collard greens?

Table of Contents:

1. Can you freeze fresh cut collard greens?
2. CAN YOU CAN cooked collards?
3. What do I do with all the greens?
4. How do you rehydrate dried greens?
5. Do green beans rehydrate well?
6. Can you rehydrate a dehydrated food?
7. What color is your pee if your dehydrated?
8. Should you chug water when dehydrated?
9. How much water does it take to rehydrate Rice?
10. How long does it take to rehydrate peas?
11. How do you soften green peas quickly?
12. Why won't my split peas soften?
13. What are the white things in my split pea soup?
14. What are the white things in lentils?
15. Are these worms in my lentils?

Can you freeze fresh cut collard greens?

Yes, to freeze: (1) Wash greens thoroughly and cut off woody stems; (2) Blanch (plunge into boiling water) for three minutes and chill quickly in ice cold water; (3) Drain off excess moisture, package in airtight containers or freezer bags and freeze immediately.

CAN YOU CAN cooked collards?

Canning Collards, Kale, and Chard Quality: Can only freshly harvested greens. Discard any wilted, discolored, diseased, or insect-damaged leaves. ... Fill hot jars loosely with greens and add fresh boiling water, leaving 1-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed.

What do I do with all the greens?

20 Ways to Use a Bag of Greens

1. Add them to smoothies.
2. Make sautéed garlicky greens for a side at dinner.
3. Mix the with cheese to make quesadillas.
4. Use them in soup. ( ...
5. Make a puree with a little water and add to fresh pasta dough for green pasta.
6. Chop them up and add them to an omelet.
7. Make 5-minute super greens pesto sauce.

How do you rehydrate dried greens?

Dehydrated vegetables maintain a high level of their nutritive value and can be used in a variety of recipes. To rehydrate vegetables, combine 1 part vegetable with 2 parts water. Then, simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or soak for 1-2 hours.

Do green beans rehydrate well?

To use your dehydrated green beans, simply put them in water and let them re-hydrate. ... Boil them in the hot water 10-15 minutes. You could also put them in a soup or other pot dish (as long as it had enough liquid in it that they could re-hydrate). At the end of the cooking time, they're re-hydrated.

Can you rehydrate a dehydrated food?

While you can certainly eat dehydrated food dry, for most recipes you will want to re-hydrate your veggies and meats before making the meal. Re-hydrating can be done simply by soaking your food in purified water, and the process can be accelerated by heating the food.

What color is your pee if your dehydrated?

When you have not drank enough fluids your kidneys try to save as much water as they can and cause your urine to be darker in colour (more concentrated). Dark yellow urine is a sign that you are dehydrated and that you must drink more fluids to prevent dehydration.

Should you chug water when dehydrated?

It's best to take small sips of water your body can properly absorb, rather than gulping down glass after glass of water that your kidneys will expel.

How much water does it take to rehydrate Rice?

Re-hydrating Rice - 1 serving ( about 1 cup of cooked rice) In cooking pot, bring 1 cup water to boil. Add 2/3 cup of dehydrated rice. Turn off heat, cover and let rest for 12 to 15 minutes until rice is soft and water has been absorbed. If needed, return to heat just to warm up.

How long does it take to rehydrate peas?

15 to 45 minutes

How do you soften green peas quickly?

Method 1: Microwave Peas, fresh or frozen, can be zapped in a snap. In a microwave-safe dish, combine peas with a tablespoon of water. Cover with a lid (or paper napkin) and cook on high for around 3-4 minutes. Give the peas a stir and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes longer.

Why won't my split peas soften?

If your split peas are hard after this length of cooking time, there is something wrong with the peas or with your water. If the peas are very old and dried out they won't soften. And if the water you use for making the soup is hard with lots of dissolved minerals that can stop the peas from softening. ... split pea soup.

What are the white things in my split pea soup?

Sounds like it is pantry bug larvae ( the worms). You will want to go through your pantry and see where else they might be and get rid of any as it will ruin all your food. As gross as it is to look at , throw out but you will be fine.

What are the white things in lentils?

You correctly identified the little white things as sprouts, or technically the plant embryo. (So no insect larvae - phew!) But assuming that your lentils are already sprouting after three to four hours is a bit optimistic, even in Spring.

Are these worms in my lentils?

First off, no they are almost certainly not dead worms. What you are looking at inside the lentil seed is the embryo of the future lentil plant. But they are contained in the seeds all the time, even before you start soaking them.