Boil Them Veggies!
Since I have started out with this LA Weight Loss diet, I’ve really started portioning my meals. If I buy a bag of frozen broccli, I’ll measure 1 cup portions and put them into zip-lock baggies. I think my wife is impressed with the organization in our freezer. I find it is easier to make meals if half the work is already done.
Well, it seems that I made a mistake when it came to the carrots. We purchased a large bag of baby carrots that were not frozen. I portioned 5 baby carrots to each zip-lock baggie and threw half of them in the freezer to prevent them from rotting.
Mom cam over and gave me some information about the correct way of freeze veggies. Apparently, I was supposed to boil them for 3 minutes and then freeze them. She says they will come out soggy because I didn’t do this. Well … I’ll eat anything anyway. I’ll deal with the problem I caused and remember the tip next time.
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November 29th, 2004 at 3:42 am
I can’t believe 5 baby carrots are a portion.
November 29th, 2004 at 3:48 am
It was only 4, but … oops, my menu plan kit says it is now 6 with the new plan. I thought it was only 5.
November 29th, 2004 at 7:17 pm
By the way - I thawed one of these bags out last night and they were soft (not soggy). I love the carrots better this way anyway. They seem to have more flavor to them.