Description
How to Freeze Zucchini – learn how to freeze shredded zucchini, slices, quarters and zoodles! Your go-to guide on freezing zucchini!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 or more fresh zucchini
Instructions
Slices:
- Slice zucchini into 1/4-1/2 inch slices.
- Bring a small/medium sauce pan of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, get an ice bath ready by filling a medium mixing bowl with cold water and ice.
- Place the zucchini slices in the boiling water for 30 seconds – 1 minute.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately place in the ice bath until cool.
- Remove and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place on a baking sheet so the slices aren’t touching (single layer) and place in the freezer until frozen (about 1-2 hours).
- Then place in a freezer-safe storage bag for 3-4 months (don’t for get to label your bag).
Quarters:
- After you have reached Step 6 of the Slicing section above, simply use a knife to cut the zucchini slices into quarters. Then place in a freezer-safe bag and freezer for 3-4 months.
Shredded:
- Wash and cut off ends of zucchini.
- Using either a box grater or food processor grate zucchini.
- Place shredded zucchini on top of cheesecloth and squeeze out as much water was you possibly can.
- Place zucchini shreds in a mason jar (pack it pretty tight) or a freezer-safe bag.
- Freeze for up to 3-4 months.
Zoodles:
- Use a spiralizer to make some zoodles (aka zucchini noodles).
- Bring a small/medium sauce pan of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, get an ice bath ready by filling a medium mixing bowl with cold water and ice.
- Place the zucchini noodles in the boiling water for 15-30 seconds.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately place in the ice bath until cool.
- Remove and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place on a baking sheet so the noodles aren’t touching as little as possible (single layer) and place in the freezer until frozen (about 1-2 hours).
- Then place in a freezer-safe storage bag for 3-4 months (don’t for get to label your bag).
- Note: you can skip the blanching process if you want, but at least try and squeeze out some extra water from the noodles before freezing.
Notes
- Pre-Measure: definitely try and measure out your zucchini (especially the shredded version) before freezing. Super easy to know you have 1 cup or 2 cups in a package for later use!