Got an abundance of zucchini in your garden, don't let it go to waste! Freeze it! Here is how to freeze zucchini so that you can enjoy it all year round.
Decide how you will use the zucchini. I will use it for baking so I will shred the zucchini using the large size of a box grater.
If blanching zucchini (see above post to decide). Submerge zucchini in boiling water for 1 minute, dipping it in a out gently for 1 min. Remove and immediately place into an ice bath (bowl 2/3 full of water and ice) for 1 min. Drain and dry.
Remove excess moisture from zucchini by blotting or squeezing the liquid out (see above post for details).
Place dried zucchini into a plastic bag or container in a flat layer and freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
To avoid freezer burn, use your frozen zucchini within 3-6 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
How to Freeze Zucchini
Amount per Serving
Calories
16
% Daily Value*
Sodium
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
257
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
3.3
g
1
%
Fiber
1.1
g
5
%
Sugar
1.7
g
2
%
Protein
1.2
g
2
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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