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frozen sliced zucchini on a plate and on a baking tray

How to Freeze Zucchini

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Frozen zucchini is incredibly versatile and nutritious! This green vegetable flourishes during the summer months, and can be enjoyed countless ways. The next time you're looking for a way to use up any leftover zucchini, quickly and easily freeze it using one of these methods!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 1 minute
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total 1 hour 6 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Ice bath
  • baking sheet
  • Resealable plastic bag or food storage container

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini

Instructions

For Zucchini Noodles

  • Cut off one end of zucchini and spiralize.
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  • Place zucchini noodles into rapidly boiling water for 1 minute, then remove and transfer to an ice bath.
  • Spread zucchini noodles into a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours or until completely solid.
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  • Transfer zucchini noodles to a sealed bag or airtight container and freeze until ready to use.

For Sliced Zucchini

  • Slice zucchini into even ¼-inch rounds.
  • Place sliced zucchini into rapidly boiling water for 1 minute, then remove and transfer to an ice bath.
  • Spread sliced zucchini into a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours or until completely solid.
  • Transfer sliced zucchini to a sealed bag or airtight container and freeze until ready to use.

For Shredded Zucchini

  • Shred zucchini along a medium grater.
  • Place shredded zucchini into the center of a dish towel, wrap, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Spread shredded zucchini into a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours or until completely solid.
  • Transfer shredded zucchini to a sealed bag or airtight container and freeze until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 17calProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 256mgTotal Carbs: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 2gVitamin A: 196IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri
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