Rinse the string beans under running water, remove the strings, trim ends, leave whole or cut into pieces.

Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

Once the water is boiling, add the string beans and boil for 3-minutes.

Remove the beans and plunge into the bowl of ice water to cool for about 5 minutes.

Once the beans are cool, drain and place them on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.

Layer several baking sheets with parchment paper, and spread the beans on the trays so they are not touching.

Place the baking sheets in the freezer and freeze until the beans are frozen, about 1 to 2-hours.

Transfer the frozen beans to freezer bags, squeeze to remove air, and seal the bag. Label, date, and store in the freezer until ready to use in your favorite recipes. Freeze for up to one year at 0˚F or below. Yields about 4 quart-sized bags.