Receta Freezing Zucchini
Even with only two plants, I have a lot of zucchini around. I’ve been busy baking and cooking, but I want to be able to enjoy some this winter, when good vegetables are hard to come by. So, I’m freezing it and you should too! It’s so easy.
When it comes to zucchini, the bigger they are the more seeds they will have and they wont be as good for side dishes. You can scoop the seeds out after slicing and that help. Or, if the zucchini is 6″ or larger, shred like below and use for baking. No worries about seeds!
First, I wash my zucchini and dry them off. Cut off each end of the zucchini, but leave the skin on. Then, I take out my trusty food processor and use the coarse grater plate. Shred all of your zucchini. Then, I take a bunch of freezer bags and place 2 cups of shredded zucchini into each bag. All of my recipes call for 2 cups so now I can simply remove a bag from the freezer and be ready to go. Lastly, label and date your bag.
When you are ready to use your frozen zucchini, simply thaw it out on a plate and use as directed. Make sure to use any liquid inside the bag as well.
If you want to freeze slices or spears, simply cut them and toss them in a bag. If you want to freeze an entire zucchini you can poke some holes in it with a fork and freeze.