Source: Adriana Nikolova, AdobeStockDo you miss the crispness and aroma of green onions during the cold winter months? They can always be at your fingertips! We're sharing 6 easy recipes for freezing green onions to maximize their color and flavor! Feel free to add these preparations to salads, omelets, or even soups!
1. How to Freeze Chopped Green Onions
Source: AdobeStockEqually good in borscht or scrambled eggs!
You will need: 2 bunches of green onions.
Preparation: Rinse and dry the green onions, trim the roots, and finely chop both bunches. Tightly pack the chopped onions into a plastic container or zip-top bag. Even better – use two bags to prevent the onion smell from permeating your entire freezer. Place the prepared onions in the freezer.
2. Frozen Green Onions in a Bottle for Winter
Source: AdobeStockUnnecessary plastic bottles with wide mouths are excellent containers for freezing herbs.
You will need: 4 bunches of green onions.
Preparation: Rinse, dry, and finely chop the green onions. Thoroughly wash the bottles and let them dry. Fill the bottles to the top with the chopped onions, leaving no room for air. Screw on the caps tightly and place them in the freezer.
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3. Frozen Green Onions in Plastic Bags
Source: AdobeStockZip-top bags are great because they take up minimal space.
You will need: 2 bunches of green onions.
Preparation: Rinse, dry, and finely chop the onions. Distribute them into zip-top bags and carefully press out all excess air to make the bag as flat as possible. You can also suck out the air with a plastic straw. Seal and stack the bags directly on top of each other in the freezer.
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4. Frozen Green Onions in Ice Cube Trays
Source: AdobeStockThese onions are very convenient for adding to soups and various stews.
You will need: 2 bunches of green onions.
Preparation: Rinse, dry, and chop the onions. Distribute them into ice cube trays and pour water over them until the herbs are covered. Wrap the trays in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer. Later, these cubes can be transferred to a zip-top bag.
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5. Frozen Whole Green Onion Scallions for Winter
Source: AdobeStockIf you need whole, unchopped scallions – here's an option!
You will need: 2 bunches of green onions.
Preparation: Rinse and sort the green onions, removing any wilted parts, trimming the roots, and letting them dry. Gather small bundles of several stalks and wrap each one in foil. Carefully place them on a flat surface in the freezer.
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6. Frozen Butter with Green Onions
Source: AdobeStockThis preparation is especially useful for toasts and omelets.
You will need: 100 g green onions, 100 g butter.
Preparation: Rinse, dry, and finely chop the green onions. Mix them with softened butter and salt to taste, if desired. Transfer the mixture to a plastic container or ice cube trays and place in the freezer. It's best to wrap the ice cube trays in plastic wrap.