How To Freeze Zucchini

I love having frozen zucchini year-round! If you have a bountiful crop of zucchinis, or you've found a good deal for a bunch at your local farmer's market, here's a guide on how to freeze zucchini so you can enjoy that freshly grown in season flavor for year-round.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hot to freeze zucchini

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 2

Servings: servings

Calories: 17kcal

Ingredients

2 zucchini
1 pot Boiling water
1 ice bath
1-2 baking sheets
1 freezer bag

Instructions

Remove any dirt or debris from the outside of the zucchini by thoroughly washing it. Slice the zucchini into 1/8 or 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
Boil enough water to cover the zucchinis in a pot. Blanch the zucchinis by boiling for two minutes, which prevents them from discoloring and becoming mushy.
Make an ice water bath by filling up a large bowl with water and ice, and let the zucchini sit in the water for about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the zucchini with a slotted spoon or drain in a colander. With a paper towel, gently pat the zucchini as dry as possible after it has drained.
Pre-freeze the zucchini by laying the slices out on a baking sheet and placing these in the freezer.
Once it has frozen for 1-2 hours, transfer to the freezer bags. Using this method, you'll ensure that your zucchini doesn't get stuck together into a large unusable clump. You can store your zucchini for an entire year in well-sealed freezer bags.

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