Zucchini --- Help...how do you freeze those things!

[VanVivCam]

I have TONS of zucchini and the season is just starting. What do I need to do to freeze them.

Thank you in advance for the wonderful FV help!!!!

P.S. I hope I put this in the correct place.

Vanessa

[Momof3girls]

I shred my zucchini and put it into freezer bags.
It can be sort of watery when you thaw it, so you may have to adjust liquid in your recipes.

[justpeachy92]

I either shredd it for later use in pasta sauce or zucchini bread, or I slice it, then blanch it in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain and then freeze on a tray and then bag it up.

[MoonMommy]

I agree with the others, I shred it all and then just freeze it. Good for you that you have so much. I don't have any yet and no flowers either. I am going to have to beg some from people.

[Frugal Nurse]

Already beat me to it.
It helps to freeze on a tray then put in baggies.
I agree - for the most part frozen zucc will be used for recipes like breads and not eaten as a zucc.

[TheRootedNomad]

I generally shred and freeze mine in 2 cup portions. For those of you that slice, blanch, and then freeze can it then be used just as regular zuch. such as in a stir fry or is it still to watery?

[nuisance26]

~Just wanted to add that I've used frozen, shredded zucchini that was over a year old and it was still great tasting! Besides breads, you can add it soups, stews and chilis. If you puree it, you can hide it brownies, cakes, pancakes & waffles and muffins too!~

[freebs]

i would slice or shred!

[VanVivCam]

Thanks you all...I am going to have to get me a nice shredder! I don't believe I have one!!!

[VanVivCam]

Oh, just one more thing....do I peel it before I shred?

[nuisance26]

~Nope. Just wash, chop off the ends and shred. You can use a cheese grater if you have one.~

[nandmsmom]

I have had terrible luck with freezing zuchini. it has such a lousy texture. We're going to try drying it this year.