Green Beans (You will need 4 1/2 pounds to 7 1/2 pounds of Green Beans. This will yield about 6 pint jars or 3 quart jars depending on how tightly you pack the beans into the jar.) Salt (optional ...

That's because green beans contain about 90% water, explains Tallmadge, which expands when frozen, causing frozen green beans to become "soggy and limp" after thawing.

The green beans are first harvested at their prime, washed, snipped, and cut. They're then blanched and cooled, which not only preserves their fresh taste, but also kills bacteria.

Learn what nutrients are in green beans, the different ways to prepare them, and how they can help with everything from heart health to ensuring a healthy pregnancy, and more.