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Frozen zucchini is stacked on a white plate on the counter.
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How to Freeze Zucchini (Slices or Shredded)

Enjoy the best and most flavorful squash year-round when you learn How to Freeze Zucchini, sliced or shredded, using these two easy methods.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Freezing Time:2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

  • 4 Zucchini squash rinsed and scrubbed

Instructions

Freezing Zucchini Slices:

  • Cut and remove both ends from the zucchini squash. Slice into ½-inch pieces.
    Step by step instructions for chopping zucchini into slices to be frozen for future recipes.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and boil zucchini slices for 1 minute.
    Step by step instructructional photos for blanching zucchini by cooking zucchini in a pot of boiling water.
  • Remove zucchini with a slotted spoon and immediately immerse into an ice bath until cool to the touch. Dry off with a paper towel or dish towel.
    Instructional pictures for shocking summer squash by placing cooked zucchini immediately into an ice bath to halt cooking and then drying them off.
  • Place squash pieces in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm.
    Instructional pictures for preparing zucchini to be frozen by putting them on a large baking sheet.
  • Place frozen zucchini pieces into a large gallon-sized ziplock bag and store for up to 3-4 months in the freezer.
    Sliced zucchini is placed into a freezer ziplock bag for keeping in the freezer for future recipes.

Freezing Shredded Zucchini:

  • Shred zucchini using a food processor or a boxed grater.
  • Wring out as much moisture as possible using a cheese cloth. It's best that you do this BEFORE freezing to prevent a mushy mess after thawing.
  • Measure and store zucchini in 1 cup portions in 1-quart freezer safe bags.

Notes

  • To thaw:  Place the bag of frozen zucchini in the refrigerator overnight, soak it in room temperature water for a few hours, or pop it in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg