Frequently Asked Questions

Edamame are early-harvested soybeans.

Yes! Edamame beans are quite nutritious—rich in all natural, complete protein. Our Edamame Snack Packs contain 9g protein per serving. Our Shelled Edamame Snack Packs contain 13g protein per serving.

The Edamame with Sea Salt Snack Packs are the same vegetables included in our 10oz bag but packed in a more convenient, snackable portion. The Shelled Edamame with Sea Salt Snack Packs are different as the bags of 8oz Shelled Edamame do not contain sea salt.

Yes, they need to be cooked in a microwave oven according to the instructions printed on the bag. Each cooks in 3-1/2 minutes or less.

No, they are blanched and flash frozen specifically to cook quickly in a microwave oven.

To eat edamame that are in pods, push beans out of the pod into your mouth. Discard outer shell. We do not recommend consuming the outer shell. Our shelled edamame has already been removed from the pod.

Edamame should be avoided by anyone with a soy allergy.

Our potato bites complement main courses throughout the day—breakfast, lunch & dinner.

All Pictsweet Farms vegetables have cooking directions on the packaging, and we recommend following the directions to achieve the best results.

No, these items have been specially seasoned and have just a small amount of oil to give the perfect results.

They have been blanched and seasoned especially for this cooking method. They also can be prepared using other cooking methods, but an air fryer will give the best results.

Our fries start with sweet potatoes that have been picked at the peak of freshness, peeled, cut, blanched and then frozen under ideal conditions to allow the fries to be the perfect crispness that only an air fryer can deliver.

Pictsweet Farms has blanched and seasoned air fryer vegetables, potato bites & fries specifically for air fryer cooking. While other frozen vegetables can be cooked in an air fryer, they may not be as crispy or cook quite as well as Pictsweet Farms Air Fryer Vegetables, Potato Bites & Fries.

The air fryer is designed to cook at a high temperature with circulating air to give a crisp texture in a short amount of time.

It depends on the size of the air fryer. However, it is best to place the items in a single layer and not stack or overcrowd the fryer to get the best crispy results.

Air fryer preparation generally uses very little oil. Therefore, it will be healthier than deep frying in oil.

You will get the best results if you follow the instructions and preheat the air fryer.

The directions will ask you to shake halfway through the cooking time. This will give the best results.

Yes, and opening halfway through the time to shake or turn the product will give the best results.

Pictsweet Farms Air Fryer items have been designed with just the right amount of seasoning or breading to provide great taste. In addition, cooking in the air fryer gives a crispy exterior to the product. This combination gives a great eating experience.

No, our Vegetables for Roasting (in a Pan) feature unique vegetables and seasonings, each packed in a special black-bottom pan designed to shorten the cook time either in the oven or on the grill.

All our vegetables for Roasting are unique vegetable blends developed for oven preparation. Vegetables for Roasting (in a Pan) provide the ultimate convenience, including a recyclable pan to accelerate overall the cook time either in the oven or on the grill.

We have already seasoned the vegetables, so nothing else is needed. However, you can add your own seasonings, if you prefer.

No thawing is necessary; our cooking instructions are based on use of the frozen vegetables in your oven or on your grill.

No, it will not damage the pan.

Yes; other foods may be cooked at the same time. However, we recommend minimizing the opening and closing of the oven or grill during the cooking process to ensure consistent cooking temperature throughout the 20 minutes.

Place the pan containing the frozen vegetables directly over the heat source, on the lowest oven or grill rack.

Yes, our box and aluminum pans are recyclable.

No water is needed; simply follow the instructions shown on the package for best results.

The vegetables have been pre-seasoned so it is not necessary to add other ingredients. However, you can add additional seasonings, if you prefer.

You should use an 11” x 17” pan for cooking the entire bag.

Yes; please refer to the Vegetables for Roasting section of the website for details on the various unseasoned varieties of the product line. For those products, you will need to add oil, salt and pepper.

Yes, our film packaging is recyclable.

No, this item has been specially seasoned and has just a small amount of oil already added to give the perfect results.

No, this item can be prepared in any large skillet.

Edamame are early-harvested soybeans, and they are rich in protein and a good source of fiber.

Our Vegetable Fried Rice with Edamame is a great protein-rich dish on its own. Adding chicken, beef or shrimp makes this an even higher source of protein.

All of our Vegetables for Southern Cooking are traditionally seasoned dishes that are ready to eat in 20 minutes or less. Many of our Southern Classics are vegetables that are frequently enjoyed as an ingredient in a traditional Southern recipe.

Vegetables for Southern Cooking are already seasoned and can be prepared in just 20 minutes. We recommend that you continue to use Pictsweet Farms Southern Classics or Family Size items as an ingredient to a traditional Southern recipe.

Cook times for multiple packages of Vegetables for Southern Cooking are the same as they are for a single bag—20 minutes. Make sure that you follow the cooking directions on the bag, adding the water necessary for each additional bag and a pot big enough for cooking.

Our vegetables have been picked at the peak of freshness, blanched and then frozen under the perfect conditions to enable the short 20 minutes cook time.

We recommend adding water as directed to frozen Vegetables for Southern Cooking before cooking and then bringing them to a boil for optimum results.

No, both of these items have been specially seasoned and have just a small amount of oil already added to give the perfect results.

Both of our Vegetables for Breakfast Scramblers include instructions on the back of the package explaining how many eggs we recommend adding based upon the number of servings you wish to make.

The packaging provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step cooking instructions. It explains that once the frozen vegetables are cooked, then the eggs should be added in the cooking process.

Yes. While these items are delicious without cheese, we know that some people may prefer to add their favorite cheese. Both items include directions on the packaging explaining when to add cheese to the cooking process (if desired).

All Pictsweet Farms Seasoned Family Size Meals have been pre-seasoned with authentic flavors & savory spices so it is not necessary to add any other seasoning.

All of our Seasoned Family Size Meals are traditionally seasoned meals that are ready to eat in 20 minutes or less. Many of our unseasoned Family Size items are vegetables that take a bit longer to prepare and are frequently enjoyed as an ingredient in a traditional recipe.

Seasoned Family Size Meals can be prepared in 20 minutes or less with the addition of water (for Gumbo with Rice and Red Beans & Rice) or milk (for Pasta Alfredo and Potato Soup). We recommend that you continue to use Pictsweet Farms unseasoned Family Size vegetables as an ingredient to a traditional recipe.

The following types of milk are good options to use in preparing these items: whole, 2%, 1% and skim—each adding a desirable creaminess to the meal. Lactose-free milks and almond milk also work well.

Our vegetables have been picked at the peak of freshness, blanched and then frozen under the perfect conditions to enable the short cook time.

The packaging provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step cooking instructions, which explain that stirring frequently throughout the cooking process will deliver the best results.