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How to Freeze Zucchini

Make the most of fresh zucchini and summer squash with all the tips you need for how to freeze zucchini. Learn how to freeze zucchini for baking, freeze it without cooking, and the best way to freeze it for soups, sauces, and more.
Course Vegetable
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 0.04kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (or more) zucchini (or summer squash)

Instructions

To Freeze Raw Zucchini for Smoothies, Soups, and Sauces

  • Wash and dry the zucchini. Slice into ½-1 inch slices, discarding the ends.
  • Place into a freezer bag in a flat layer. Seal the bag almost all the way, remove the air with a straw, then seal. Freeze.
  • Add directly to your recipe while frozen.

To Freeze Shredded Zucchini for Baking

  • Wash and dry the zucchini. Discard the ends. Grate the zucchini on a box grater or in a food processor. 
  • Place the shredded zucchini onto a clean kitchen towel, wrap up, and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Discard the liquid (or use it in cocktails or to flavor water).
  • Measure out the shredded zucchini in 1½ or 1 cup amounts and add to freezer bags.
  •  Press flat, and remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 1 year.
  • To use, thaw, remove any excess moisture, and add to your recipe.

To Blanch and Freeze Zucchini for Stir Fries, Soups, and More

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, wash and dry the zucchini. Discard the ends. Dice the zucchini into small pieces or into half-moons. I usually do ¼-½-inch thick.
  • Add the zucchini to a pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Lift out with a big slotted spoon and drain. Place onto a clean kitchen towel to dry and cool completely.
  • Transfer to a freezer bag in one flat later. Remove as much air as possible with a straw and seal. Freeze for up to 1 year.
  • To use, add frozen zucchini right into your recipe.

Notes

  • Add the prepped zucchini to a freezer bag in a flat layer. Seal almost all the way, then remove the air with your mouth or a straw. Seal. This creates a sort of DIY vacuum seal. Freeze for up to 1 year.
  • Discard the stems of the zucchini before preparing.
  • Use yellow summer squash or green zucchini.
  • Remove as much liquid as you can from the shredded zucchini before freezing. This will make it ready to use in your baked goods.
  • Let frozen shredded zucchini thaw and remove any moisture you see before adding to a baked good recipe.
  • Add frozen raw or blanched zucchini directly to recipes still frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 0.04kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 0.003g | Sodium: 0.02mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.003g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 0.04mg