Green onions in the freezer for the winter are the best option for preserving this spicy green without losing its aroma and taste, only the texture of the onion becomes softer after freezing. Green onions can be purchased throughout the year, but the flavor of spring greens is much richer. Green onions are frozen in bunches or in the form of slices, and proper preparation is important, as indicated in the recipes on this topic.
How to freeze green onions in the freezer
Green onion feathers are frozen whole when the volume of the workpiece is considerable and there is no time for slicing. Feathers are washed and dried. Then they are wrapped in bunches in cling film or foil. To prepare dishes, the required amount of onion is cut from the bunches, and the whole onion is not defrosted.
- Green onion any quantity
- Cling film of necessity
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To freeze green onion feathers in the freezer and have a successful harvest, choose fresh onions, preferably straight from the garden. Prepare cling film or foil immediately. Only green feathers or those with white petioles can be frozen. -
Remove the roots from the onions and trim off the tops of the feathers. Rinse it well under running water. -
Spread a cotton towel on the table and place the washed onion feathers on it in one layer.Leave the onions for a while so that all the moisture evaporates. -
Then form small bundles of feathers and wrap tightly in several layers of cling film, and remove as much air as possible. Immediately place the green onions in the freezer for storage. Happy preparations!
How to Freeze Chopped Green Onions for the Winter
Freezing chopped green onions for the winter is not at all difficult, but the most time-consuming part is slicing them. This freezing option is very convenient, because you will always have greens on hand for soups, casseroles, omelettes and other dishes. Frozen onions are not suitable for salads. This recipe offers three packages of frozen onions.
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Portions: as desired.
Ingredients:
- Green onions - any quantity.
Cooking process:
Step 1. First sort out the onions for this preparation. Remove the roots with white petioles, the tops and rinse the green feathers under running water.
Step 2. Place the washed feathers in a colander or sieve to remove excess liquid. Then dry them well with a towel.
Step 3. Finely chop the prepared feathers with a ceramic knife.
Step 4. Place the sliced onions in a thin, even layer on a tray or in a flat bowl and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
Step 5. Place some of the frozen green onions in plastic containers and close the lids tightly.
Step 6. Pack some of the onions into freezer bags and remove as much air from them as possible.
Step 7. Wrap some of the onion in small portions in cling film.
Step 8. Immediately place the prepared chopped green onions in the freezer for storage until winter. Happy preparations!
Green onions in freezer bags for the winter
Green onions stored in bags for freezing for the winter are well stored, since the bags are closed almost hermetically and the greens do not come into contact with air. For this storage method, green onions are finely chopped, pre-frozen for 1-2 hours and then placed in zip-lock bags.
Cooking time: 2 hours.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Portions: as desired.
Ingredients:
- Green onions - any quantity.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Peel the stems of fresh green onions with feathers, remove the roots and rinse the onions under running water.
Step 2. Then use a napkin to remove excess moisture and chop the onion into small pieces. Both green feathers and white petioles are suitable for freezing.
Step 3. Place the sliced onions in an even layer on a baking sheet or tray and place in the freezer for 1-1.5 hours until the pieces become hard.
Step 4. This nuance will prevent the pieces from freezing, and you will be able to conveniently separate the portion of frozen onions needed for the dish.
Step 5. Place the frozen green onions in ziplock bags, remove the air and close the bags with zippers.
Step 6. Immediately transfer the prepared green onions in bags to the freezer for final freezing. Happy preparations!
Frozen green onions in molds for the winter
Freezing molds have a small volume and it is not practical to freeze chopped onions in them; it is better to do this in the form of onion sauce. In this recipe, you are asked to chop green onions with the addition of dill, garlic and parsley, and season the sauce with vegetable oil and honey. This preparation of green onions is perfect for any dishes or vegetable salads.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Servings: 4.
Ingredients:
- Green onion feathers – 80 gr.
- Dill – 40 gr.
- Parsley – 40 gr.
- Garlic – 2 cloves.
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp.
- Honey – 1 tsp.
- Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp.
- Salt – 1 pinch.
- Ground black pepper – 1 pinch.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Rinse the green onions and parsley with dill with cold water and dry with a napkin. Cut the onion into small pieces.
Step 2. Also chop the parsley and dill.
Step 3. Place the chopped greens into a blender bowl and add finely chopped garlic cloves.
Step 4. Then add the amount of lemon juice, honey, vegetable oil, salt and black pepper indicated in the recipe to the bowl.
Step 5. Grind these ingredients at high speed into a homogeneous mass.
Step 6. Place the prepared green mass into ice cube trays and freeze in the freezer.
Step 7. After a couple of hours, remove the frozen green onions from the molds, compactly place them in zip bags and place in the freezer for storage until winter. Good luck and delicious preparations!
