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How to Freeze Kale, Collards, Chard, Spinach, and Turnip Greens! 

Gabriel Miller
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What do you do when you have an overabundance of greens in the garden? We find ourselves asking this very questions, every time the seasons change and the weather is just right. And then there are certain times of the year when they are almost impossible to keep around. We have found that the best way to ensure we always have greens in our kitchen is to freeze them. This method will work with kale, collards, swiss chard, spinach, and turnip greens. In fact, the mix of greens in today's video included all of those!
If you have any questions or suggestions, please leave them in the comments section below!

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@judiartman1134
@judiartman1134 10 месяцев назад
I find that using muffin/cup cake pan’s for freezing works great! Just press the greens into the wells and freeze for an hour. Pop out and store in a baggie. Love your videos! Thank you….
@DisruptedSinner
@DisruptedSinner 2 года назад
I only recently started freezing left over greens. This is genius - I love the "making pucks" part.
@georgia6366
@georgia6366 22 дня назад
This video changed my life. Not kidding. I been freezing greens from my garden using this steam blanch technique for over two years now. They taste delicious when thawed. Clean up is much easier too because I don't need to squeeze any water from the blanched veggies as with the standard method.
@heidigilman1941
@heidigilman1941 Месяц назад
I like the hockey puck idea, thank you!
@aurawright2130
@aurawright2130 4 года назад
Great video! Thank you so much! I have been trying to figure out how to keep up with all of my greens this spring and you have just shown me one great way to do it! Thank you again!
@bageorge5337
@bageorge5337 3 года назад
Thank you! This is my first year gardening turnip and kale. I can't believe the amount of greens I've got! I've been using them in everything and sharing with the neighbours, but this is great. Thanks again.
@aidas.huertas3465
@aidas.huertas3465 3 года назад
Very smart and helpful to help veggies store properly. Thx for suggestions
@mlang3066
@mlang3066 2 года назад
Great video, thanks… I love that you put out allot of info in a very short time.
@debralugar7235
@debralugar7235 10 месяцев назад
Thank you! Most people want to boil them and then pour the water off. I was taught in high school home ec that pouring off the water causes loss of nutrients. Steaming does not do that. Thanks again!!
@inkling00
@inkling00 Год назад
My sister grew radishes & we have so many greens we’re looking for a way to freeze them! Very useful thank you for posting this!
@plantbasedtnt
@plantbasedtnt 4 года назад
This is genius, especially the molding part. I can't wait to have my own garden and do this! Thank you Gabriel.
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
plantbasedtnt excited for you to be able to have a garden too! ❤️
@plantbasedtnt
@plantbasedtnt 3 года назад
@Hippychick my garden will be on my balcony this year. Herbs only, but nevertheless.
@snowbird6855
@snowbird6855 11 месяцев назад
This seems rather labour intensive, and as a retired senior, I prefer just to wash, dry, chop, place on trays, freeze then place into medium sized freezer bags, push out the air and store in the freezer. It's so easy to break off some for a smoothie or dump all of it into soup etc.!
@veronicahancock3245
@veronicahancock3245 3 года назад
OMG!!! Thank you so much!!! I have a load of mustard greens and you have just made me smile with the anticipation of a little easier process! I can not say thank you enough! Subscribing and liking video now!
@smallteach7551
@smallteach7551 4 года назад
Thanks so much for making it easy!
@lorrainebarnett8389
@lorrainebarnett8389 4 года назад
I have frozen greens for decades but your puck idea is genius! Thanks for the perfect tweak!
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Lorraine Barnett so glad this helped! ❤️
@scherylwilliams3236
@scherylwilliams3236 2 года назад
I also use this method when my basil plants go berserk! I harvest them and use my pesto recipe and make a lot of pesto. I freeze them in silicon cupcake muffin "tins" and put them in the freezer. I pop them out and put them in a vacuum sealed bag and I have wonderful pesto all fall and winter until it's time to harvest basil again. Good video, by the way.
@shalanathomas7751
@shalanathomas7751 2 года назад
Awesome! Thank you for this 😊
@dianekelly3452
@dianekelly3452 Год назад
Fantastic video on easy tips. Thank you!
@debbiesullivan7269
@debbiesullivan7269 4 года назад
Thanks, another fantastic video!
@vinss5089
@vinss5089 2 года назад
Watching this video from Mauritius. You are a genius, always wanted to freeze greens never thought it was possible. Thks
@gloriamackenzie5462
@gloriamackenzie5462 4 года назад
Just discovered you thru chef aj.you are awesome and what a beautiful little family you have.i am looking forward to trying your recipies.loved this video.i used to just freeze my greens as as well but i like the idea of condensing them to pucks ,sure will help with my small freezer.congrats on your weight loss.thanks for sharing.
@alexiusscott9880
@alexiusscott9880 3 года назад
This is soooooo amazing 🤩!
@Nante253
@Nante253 4 года назад
Love 💕 the ideas 💡
@GrowHealthTV
@GrowHealthTV 4 года назад
Hello again, the greens compress nicely. Thanks
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Thanks! :)
@warmgreenshade1210
@warmgreenshade1210 3 года назад
Thanks for the tip! The chard is really coming in right now.
@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221
@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221 Год назад
Great idea!
@a.a.7239
@a.a.7239 Год назад
You are great, Thank you for sharing.😀
@nnvananh
@nnvananh 2 года назад
thank you. also for the moulding part i saw some youtube vid about using trays to mould garlic into cubes, looks like would save time
@dasielin
@dasielin 4 года назад
Thanks for this video. I never really knew how to freeze greens.
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Linda Siegert so very welcome! ❤️
@summermucha5207
@summermucha5207 3 года назад
Nice. I’ll try that 👍🏻👍🏻
@luzvimindasamonte6274
@luzvimindasamonte6274 4 года назад
Thanks for sharing your knowledge to us I can now eat green fresh n never spoiled GBY
@rinab4405
@rinab4405 2 года назад
I grow green's for my chicken's!!! BUT ☝️ Tomorrow is my harvest day and I'm going to be freezing AND freeze-drying as well, I think I have enough to can also WITH having enough left for my egg laying ladies. I LITERALLY had a lightbulb moment just tonight!!! THANK YOU for sharing your video!!
@joybuller
@joybuller 2 года назад
Nice job!
@lovesunjusticeova5829
@lovesunjusticeova5829 4 года назад
Excellent thanks for sharing
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
love sun justiceova so glad you enjoyed! ❤️
@rebeccarekward251
@rebeccarekward251 Год назад
So helpful
@PrincessAdobo
@PrincessAdobo 3 года назад
Just did this for the first time! You helped me save my money, time, AND my groceries. I was guilty for just letting it spoil and rot over the week. Now I cut my morning smoothie time in half since my greens are easy to throw in! Thank you SO much!
@hildredhayes5852
@hildredhayes5852 3 года назад
Thanks! I wondered how I could have greens year round. My seeds are in the ground..... can't wait!
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 3 года назад
glad you enjoyed! :)
@marietaylor4468
@marietaylor4468 4 года назад
This is great info since I’m buying a lot more greens per shopping excursion to try to minimize trips to the store. I’ll do this to keep them usable for a longer period of time.
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
so glad this was helpful Marie :)
@bilvapatra
@bilvapatra 2 года назад
mee too!!!
@donnaestrada5722
@donnaestrada5722 4 года назад
Thank you!
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Welcome :)
@HealthOrigins
@HealthOrigins 4 года назад
What a great idea Gabriel, really helpful! ❤️👍 What reusable freezer bags are you using?
@ItsAnOldCroneLife
@ItsAnOldCroneLife 3 года назад
Wow, that's amazing! My eyes bugged out looking at that laundry basket of greens. Wish I could have a garden where I live, because I shop constantly for my greens (which gets expensive). One of these days, this is a goal for me.
@shalanathomas7751
@shalanathomas7751 2 года назад
Ikr! The expense!!! 🙄
@Rin_Chawngthu
@Rin_Chawngthu Год назад
Maybe you can do a mini hydroponic system inside your house
@rt200923
@rt200923 4 года назад
Great Idea thank you..
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Robin T thanks! ❤️
@rkamennn
@rkamennn 3 года назад
wonderful! thanks! I was looking for a plastic free way to save all my swiss chard! I could reuse some plastic ziplocks that I already have or else store the pods in a pyrex lidded container.thanks!
@olgakaydanov
@olgakaydanov 4 года назад
Freezing greens has always seemed so intimidating, but you made it look easy. Thanks for the instructions, I will try this!
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Olga Kaydanov hope this helped! ❤️
@bilvapatra
@bilvapatra 2 года назад
This is such a joy to know! One qs though: when you take them out of that pot and pack them into the one-third cup, is the spinach or greens hot/warm or room temp? need to know that, please. Delighted!
@GouletJohnny
@GouletJohnny 4 года назад
I am doing this right now. I'll let you know how it goes!
@OldSchoolPrepper
@OldSchoolPrepper 4 года назад
that's awesome, i usually do a mix of green but have always boiled them which leads to lots and lots of draining....steaming seems like a non-drain way to go...so i'm seeing you put in the stems too... mine often are too woody to do that so I cut out. are you able to do that since those are a more tender green or ? thanks
@anthonyheery7907
@anthonyheery7907 4 года назад
Hi Gabriel, if you are going to be using the greens in smoothies, is it better to steam them first or just puree them raw and then freeze them
@nanahooper
@nanahooper 3 года назад
Other sites I watch say to dip them in ice water after steaming. Is there any benefit to doing the extra step?
@veggedout1030
@veggedout1030 4 года назад
Puck yeah 🌱👊🏻
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Vegged Out ❤️
@JulieFilter
@JulieFilter 2 года назад
What pots are those?!?! 😍😍😍😍😍. They look amazing!
@lauradewoody8587
@lauradewoody8587 3 года назад
We have always had issues with worms on our greens- do you net yours to keep the bugs off??
@AA-hy6dz
@AA-hy6dz 4 года назад
I freeze blanched greens and fresh greens. I find washing the greens tedious more than blanching . So do we need to wash before blanching or steaming? Thx.
@lucyshepherd5668
@lucyshepherd5668 2 года назад
so are these frozen molds able to be used for a salad? how you do un freeze them for a salad?
@stacylynn4414
@stacylynn4414 Год назад
So you only steam, not blanch? Also, do you cold bath them after you steam? I didnt see you drain them so Im asuming with the steaming, they continue to cook/wilt as theyre cooling? Thanks for the video
@jimsgardenproject3507
@jimsgardenproject3507 3 года назад
Have you ever fermented those greens like cabbage for slaw?
@sharonmckee2403
@sharonmckee2403 Год назад
Question: I have a small crop… can I blanch, freeze… and when I have enough ‘pressure can’ them?
@rebeccamartin6249
@rebeccamartin6249 2 года назад
What was the 2nd pot used for
@Denise-ei2pu
@Denise-ei2pu 3 года назад
Do you wash your greens after coming out of the garden?
@janelljohnsonpersonalaccou6737
@janelljohnsonpersonalaccou6737 4 года назад
I've always frozen mine without steaming them first. They seem fine to use that way. I'd love to know If I should be steaming them first for some reason.
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Janell Johnson/Personal Account the reason we do is to save freezer space. We keep around 100 pounds of greens frozen at a time and need it condensed ❤️
@user-vt7vh9qi5e
@user-vt7vh9qi5e 4 года назад
Good question, which is mine also.
@lesliejacobs1439
@lesliejacobs1439 4 года назад
Many sites will state the cooking process stop enzymes ...that action keeps the product retain their nutrients .
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 Год назад
hi is it necessary to steam the vegetables? after all doesnt steaming the veggies take away some of their nutrients?
@Henecia.A-Maria
@Henecia.A-Maria Год назад
So they can keep frozen for a couple months? Or what's the longest they can be in the freezer?
@marydickey3404
@marydickey3404 Год назад
Do you rinse before you begin the process?
@suzannedesylva3805
@suzannedesylva3805 Год назад
Is that bigger pot cooking the greens still further?
@davidjustice4029
@davidjustice4029 2 года назад
You wouldn't happen to have the link where you puchased your cooking equipment would you?
@nicolettekadiri8059
@nicolettekadiri8059 Год назад
Did you wash them greens? I soak my greens for some hours, sometimes 24 hours, but this time I am also going to freeze them as well, and after I soak them, I rinse them - git off all thise pesticides, then I will freeze them.
@Aquarius.Essence313
@Aquarius.Essence313 4 года назад
❤🖤💚
@duskmoss
@duskmoss 4 года назад
Hello before you start can you go guess what type of tree I have on my channel
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Dusk Moss sounds great
@annakarolinapeters9872
@annakarolinapeters9872 4 года назад
Once you steam it you put it in a bigger pot to cook I notice . Do you put some water in it and how long do you cook it for after steaming ?
@mdee9337
@mdee9337 Год назад
Nah ... I think he's put it in their to cool n keep Cooking in residual heat
@TakingNotesTalkingGrace
@TakingNotesTalkingGrace 4 года назад
Do you remove the stems to any variety? Are all variety of stems safe to eat?
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
I do not, but you definitely can :)
@bettyhubbard6305
@bettyhubbard6305 3 года назад
Did you wash those greens
@Rin_Chawngthu
@Rin_Chawngthu Год назад
Will they taste weird after they're thawed or when cooked?
@SomeStuff9
@SomeStuff9 4 года назад
I bought a big bag of spinach to freeze but was going to freeze it raw. Why cook or blanch them first? Wondering what considerations I should make before freezing them.
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
SomeStuff we freeze around 100 pounds of greens and need to condense it to save space. By steaming and compressing it down we are able to store a lot more.
@dr.lucikidd2208
@dr.lucikidd2208 17 дней назад
@@PlantBasedGabrielAlso, I do believe that if you just directly freeze the greens they will be a little tough -mostly my experience w kale.
@erinvaughn3739
@erinvaughn3739 2 года назад
Can you freeze them without cooking them ?
@skipwavedx5151
@skipwavedx5151 Год назад
I was just thinking, I have a hamburger press & mold that would work great for that!
@l.p.5177
@l.p.5177 3 года назад
My greens are full of little dots in the garden. I think they get eaten by bugs. What do you recommend for growing them in the garden?
@aqua4497
@aqua4497 Год назад
L P .... You have to buy vegetable spray for bugs from your stores and follow instructions. It's not good to carry on with aphids or damaged veggies. Even fruit trees have to be sprayed so fruits come clean and healthy.
@mfishe1
@mfishe1 8 месяцев назад
I hope u guys are washing them prior to steaming.
@richardscarlett7942
@richardscarlett7942 Год назад
you need to ice bath them after steaming / boiling them. Keeps them from continuing to cook, get slimey
@moniquetrescott4437
@moniquetrescott4437 3 года назад
do you wash the greens before steaming?
@annmeeks2698
@annmeeks2698 2 года назад
If you don’t wash them they will have grit (sand or something).
@blessed2878
@blessed2878 2 года назад
So if want to eat as salad, how to to that? Let sit out for awhile? Are they mushy then?
@lmk9487
@lmk9487 4 года назад
did you prewash greens?
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
LM K these cake straight from our garden, but I definitely would if I was using store bought ❤️
@YT4Me57
@YT4Me57 9 месяцев назад
Did you wash those greens?! 😮
@DaveKaramazov
@DaveKaramazov Год назад
I don't know why some folks avoid eating their greens. I love 'em all! So good for you, yes, but also quite tasty. I throw 'em in my rice maker, add a splash of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, and leave 'em till they're done. Mmmm.
@jimmysmall330
@jimmysmall330 4 месяца назад
While blanching them before I put the greens in the pot add 1 tsp. To 1 tbls. Of baking SODA to the water to help keep their color
@ninjaturtle6106
@ninjaturtle6106 2 месяца назад
But what if you just freeze them fresh without steaming them?
@pammiestewart1419
@pammiestewart1419 2 года назад
I was told my a friend, fill the washer add the greens, No 🧼 Soap agitate gently. Scoop up them greens, cut steam, mold . Well i put mine on spin cycle BAD IDEA😝
@robynmize4713
@robynmize4713 2 года назад
use packed silicone muffin pans... in the freezer.
@kim_858
@kim_858 8 месяцев назад
??? Why are we steaming them...🤔 I just wash, spin dry, and freeze..
@okiecamy
@okiecamy 3 года назад
So basically you are blanching them?!
@HealthyLifestyleSolutions1
@HealthyLifestyleSolutions1 4 года назад
Your harvest is incredible. Do they have to be steamed before cooking? Very creative. When we freeze store bought kale it is easy to use in smoothie. Your kale looks hardy.
@teenalagree494
@teenalagree494 4 года назад
Did you salt the water that you steamed the greens with? The container on the counter near your stove top looks like salt and I just want to make sure I'm not missing a step. I love this video, I never knew how to do this and it will prevent waste!
@PlantBasedGabriel
@PlantBasedGabriel 4 года назад
Teena Lagree I do not salt the water, that is just where we keep the sea salt ❤️
@PreachTheTruth
@PreachTheTruth 4 года назад
You should watch Vegans Epitome of mal nutrition on youtube before it's too late man. God bless.
@chymes8038
@chymes8038 2 года назад
Hi Chris prepaid, an less eat.
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