Description
Learn the best way to freeze zucchini to maintain its flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- Zucchini
- Ice water
- Freezer bags or vacuum sealer
Instructions
- Wash and chop zucchini into slices or dice.
- Bring a pot of water to boil.
- Set up a bowl of ice water beside the pot.
- Blanch zucchini in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Scoop out zucchini and immediately transfer to the ice water to cool.
- Drain zucchini and pat dry.
- Fill freezer bags with the zucchini, pressing out air and labeling each bag.
- Freeze flat and in portion sizes.
Notes
Blanching is crucial to prevent mushiness. Ensure zucchini is dry before freezing to avoid ice crystals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup of frozen zucchini
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg