back up your summer zucchini for the winter by chopping it up and freezing it.
We’ll teach you how to do it in just four steps.
You certainly can, but it will be much more challenging to thaw and use later.
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(Imagine trying to shred a soggy, whole, thawed squash.)
Yes, for these recipes, freezing shredded zucchini is your best bet.
For soups, stews, and pasta sauces, try sliced or chopped.
And if you’re all about lower-carb noodle soups and pasta tosses, try zoodles.
Immediately add the zucchini to a bowl of ice water.
Can you freeze zucchini without blanching?
Simply put, blanching helps the frozen zucchini stay firmer (and prettier).
Step 3: Dry Zucchini
Drain and thoroughly pat the zucchini dry using paper towels.
Getting all the excess moisture out helps prevent freezer burn.
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Once frozen, transfer the zucchini to freezer bags or airtightfreezer containers.
No matter how you serve them, you’ll be thankful you saved some zucchini for later.
You canfreeze blueberrieswhole or as a puree.
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You canfreeze pears,green beans, andeven avocados(whole or mashed).
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