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How to keep chopped veggies fresh?

here2bme
here2bme Posts: 63 Member
edited January 17 in Food and Nutrition
I would do better to eat veggies if I could chop and store them a head of time. I would like to have 2 or 3 days worth ready at a time. Any secrets?

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  • ExRelaySprinter
    ExRelaySprinter Posts: 874 Member
    I think most veggies can be frozen.
    So chop them up and put some in a freezer bag (raw) and just defrost when you need them.
  • jezzi16
    jezzi16 Posts: 128 Member
    also try keep a papertowel in the container or bag, tends to absorb any extra liquid.
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member
    I keep carrots and celery in a plastic ice cream tub full of water in the fridge.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    Put some paper towel in the bag / tupperware with them. Works like a champ!
  • here2bme
    here2bme Posts: 63 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions! I will be trying the paper towels first!
  • chercee
    chercee Posts: 120 Member
    I second the recommendation for water. I keep carrots and celery chopped all the time, each in their own container, covered with water I change every day. It works perfectly!
  • suzywantsitall
    suzywantsitall Posts: 85 Member
    The paper towel idea works really good, especially with fresh mushrooms ( wrap completely). Every Sunday I chop up mushroom, peppers and onions and put in separate containers, because I use a lot of these for cooking and quick omelets. It sure saves time during the week and clean up is only once a week. So Handy.
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