Do you HAVE to blanch zucchini before you freeze it? or can I just wash, slice, package and freeze?
2006-06-30 15:12:21 · 7 answers · asked by shh ya don't see me 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
no do not blanche
2006-06-30 15:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by dotteel2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I freeze raw zucchini just like I do yellow squash. Be sure that you take the air out and use a good freezer bag. It can be steamed or microwaved with butter, salt and pepper.
2006-06-30 22:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by egypt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have frozen raw zucchini after just washing and slicing it. HOWEVER, when you thaw it out, it is quite mushy. I like it for zucchini bread and in other recipes where it did not have to be firm. It tasted just fine to me! GL
2006-06-30 22:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just wash slice package and freeze. Been doing it for years.
2006-06-30 22:25:09 · answer #4 · answered by jlpel2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't taste good. You might as well learn from the experience of those who've gone before you. There's a good reason they tell you to blanch it!
2006-06-30 22:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good idea to freeze zucchini as it is mostly water wont hold up well at all cooked or blanced yuck not good idea..
2006-06-30 22:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're supposed to blanch it but I bettcha it would work if u didn't.
2006-06-30 22:15:59 · answer #7 · answered by miso1cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋