Can you vacuum seal and freeze zucchini without blanching?

Yes, you can freeze zucchini without blanching it! Blanching vegetables before you freeze them is thought to deactivate their enzymes, which could potentially cause discoloration or make vegetables mushy.

What do you do if you accidentally freeze zucchini?

To salvage an accidentally frozen vegetable, if you use it in a cooked dish, most of the time no one will know.

1. Use frozen peppers in ratatouille or tomato sauce or stuff them as you would fresh peppers.
2. Frozen cabbage works well in soup and stuffed cabbage.
3. Frozen zucchini works well in casseroles, soups, and sauces.

Do you drain frozen zucchini for baking?

If using frozen zucchini, allow it to thaw and then drain it well. And even go a step further and pat it dry with several layers of paper towels. Then, if your cookie batter seems a smidge too wet (which will result in cookies spreading too much), add a very small amount of flour or turn your oven temperature up.

What’s the best way to freeze zucchini slices?

Dry off zucchini with a paper towel or dish towel. Once the zucchini slices have been blanched and thoroughly dried, place them in a single layer on a large baking sheet. (step 5 above) Place the baking sheet into the freezer for 1-2 hours or until the zucchini is firm and frozen.

Do you need to thaw zucchini before baking?

There’s no need to thaw frozen zucchini when cooking. Simply toss it into dishes like soups, casseroles, pastas, and more. For baking with shredded zucchini, it’s best to thaw the zucchini and wring out any excess water before adding it to cake or bread batters.

What’s the best way to Blanch a zucchini?

To blanch zucchini, simply bring an unsalted pot of water to a boil. Toss in the zucchini, and cook for 1 minute. Then, scoop it out and place into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once your zucchini is cooled, it’s time to move onto freezing. 4. Double Freeze

What can you use frozen zucchini noodles for?

Frozen zucchini noodles don’t work well as a substitute for spaghetti or other pasta dishes because they do come out quite soft and watery, but they are great in soups! Slices or chunks—for anything! Cut into slices or chunks the size of what you’d typically use.