How to Freeze Cauliflower?
Are you searching for a perfect way to freeze fresh cauliflower while maintaining the texture, flavor, and nutrition? Here we have some fantastic time-saving methods to freeze cauliflower perfectly.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 24kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower cut into florets
- water for blanching
Instructions
- Wash cauliflower florets and drain using a colander.
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot on medium-high heat. In the meanwhile set up an ice bath and set it aside.
- Add cauliflower and cook for 3 minutes. Remove immediately, drain, and submerge into the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drain cauliflower florets and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Transfer the baking sheet with florets to the freezer for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Remove the tray from the freezer and place frozen cauliflower in a ziplock bag or other freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for up to 9 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg