Freezing Zucchini
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing zucchini to extend the harvest. Learning how to freeze zucchini using multiple methods, is a great way to preserve this delicious summer veggie.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Colander
Ingredients
- zucchini
Instructions
Freezing Zoodles
- Spiralize your zucchini and place them in a colander.zucchini
- Set the colander in a bowl and let it sit for an hour at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
- After the zucchini has drained, place the zoodles on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or a silpat. Gently blot them with clean kitchen towels to absorb excess liquid.
- Spread the zoodles around to give them space so they don’t clump up. Allow them to freeze for 2-3 hours and then transfer to a freezer-safe container.
Freezing Sliced Zucchini
- Cut the zucchini into slices about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the zucchini and cook for 30 seconds.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the zucchini and place them in a bowl of ice water. Allow the zucchini slices to cool in the water for 3 minutes.
- Strain and blot with a clean towel.
- Place zucchini slices on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or a silpat. Allow them to freeze for 2-3 hours and then transfer to a freezer-safe container.
Freezing Shredded Zucchini
- Shred the zucchini using a box grater and place it in a colander. If your grater has different sizes, use the largest.
- Set the colander in a bowl and let the shredded zucchini sit for an hour at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
- After it has rested a bit, grab a handful of the zucchini shreds and squeeze them to release excess moisture. Repeat with the rest of the shredded zucchini.
- Place shredded zucchini on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or a silpat. Gently blot with clean kitchen towels to absorb any excess liquid.
- Spread the shredded zucchini around, but there will still be some clumps no matter how well you spread it around the sheet.
- Allow it to freeze for 2-3 hours and then transfer to a freezer-safe container.
Freezing Whole Zucchini
- Freezing whole zucchini is best accomplished with small or medium zucchini.
- Place clean, dry zucchini in freezer storage and freeze until solid.
Notes
Frozen zucchini will last in a conventional freezer for six months. If you have a deep freeze/stand-alone freezer, you’re safe to keep them in there for up to a year.