Grating it before freezing seems to make it much more versatile than slicing and freezing. Grated zucchini can be put in just about anything: smoothies, hash browns, soups, stews, quick breads, spaghetti sauce, chili, stocks and broths, fritters, etc. Love the idea, thanks. I started a late garden at the end of June and I got tomatoes, zucchini, radishes, lettuce, but my cukes didn't do anything either.
@scherylwilliams3236 Жыл бұрын
I've had so much zucchini lately, that all our neighbors are filled to the brim....and I use a lot of it. Our chickens are also blessed with one or two "baseball bats" every day which they love. But after watching the video, I am heading to the garden now and picking all the young zucchini and shredding them up and freezing them. It will be so wonderful this winter having all this precious produce. Thank you so much for this info.
@mhba90474 жыл бұрын
👌👌👌 thank you and glad you mentioned how long we can keep it in the freezer. We don't hear this on other videos.
@BILLYJOE9577 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Just made 6 large loaves of zucchini bread and had 8 extra cups and put it right in freezer. Very happy indeed :)
@ruthyrogers8310 жыл бұрын
To compliment your other uses. I put the frozen grated zucchini in my spaghetti sauce & chilli and cook it until it breaks down . Extra nutrition & fibre. No one even knows it's there! Sneaky lol
@Noreensgarden10 жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestion!
@sassyone19 жыл бұрын
Noreen's Garden My Mom puts zucchini in her cheese hash brown potato casserole for the selective eaters in our family who think they don't like zucchini....ha ha. Love your website Noreen! :)
@PaulJohnson-bi3tl3 ай бұрын
Add zucchini and carrots to meatloaf
@danielledepue57626 жыл бұрын
If you leave the stem on you can use the stem as a handle to make it safer to grate.
@ellenhofer33435 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@littlesquirrel50076 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I do, it's perfect in a recipe and I use it in soups also.
@jlfoodforest4 жыл бұрын
It doesn't turn to water when it defrosts?
@littlesquirrel50074 жыл бұрын
@@jlfoodforest it is liquidy, I just dump it in and proceed with the recipe and add a little extra flour. Nothing has made a noticeable impact in flavor or texture of end product. Fresh is best, but I grow most of our food so I have to use what I have. I use it right from the Frozen state. Remember all that water was in the original product when it defrosts it just comes out of the product. So essentially it's still has the same amount of water in it if you use it from the Frozen State it's in a much better easier product to do
@debbieklement581110 жыл бұрын
I thaw the zucchini in a strainer over a bowl and collect the juice. Then mix it with the appropriate measure of powdered milk and then use that for the milk in the cake/bread/soup recipe.
@LovableNME8 жыл бұрын
Ah, that's smart! I recently started freezing my grated zucchini for breads, but thought I was missing something because it lost so much liquid when thawing that my 2 cups grated ended up being 1 cup. So I ended up on this video... I still haven't learned anything new to prevent it, but at least I won't have to waste the liquid. Thanks for the idea!
@lablvr60002 жыл бұрын
Awesome😀👍 thanks for the video
@lindadavis80718 жыл бұрын
I laughed outloud when you said "Leaving it on someones porch and running away, so they do not see who left it" I have actually thought of doing that!!! I have cucumbers running out my ears!
@jeanetteericaguilar30313 жыл бұрын
put a sale out your house or a free sign I am sure people would take them. I know I would 😋😋😋
@Albotat3 жыл бұрын
Lol. No fun around here. Too many people with cameras.
@dianawoods6991 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for info it is a great idea to grate than to chop. I also put my food in sandwich bags and then put several in a big freezer bag. Thanks!
@carolynmathison49812 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this awesome video I'm definitely going to try this..
@peewee75306 жыл бұрын
Keep the handle of the zucchini on while you grade it and then you do not have to worry about grading you fingers.
@thecontentedhome91674 жыл бұрын
I put up zucchini just like you. When I take it out of the freezer, it has lots of water but I just press it in a wire strainer and then use it in cooking. I do this with summer squash too. It works perfectly in making bread, savory pancakes, etc.
@isabo35567 жыл бұрын
I will try this. Thanks. I have so much zucchini in my garden from just 3 plants that i'm giving them to my birds at the moment.
@sandradanforth85242 ай бұрын
I've done that and it was great 👍 👌 🙂
@tmaduro44944 жыл бұрын
Hello! I have just recieved a huge bounty of zucchini from a friend and Your video is a Huge Life saver! THANK U!
@leethomas59068 жыл бұрын
I just received a case of zucchini had no idea what to do with it but boy you really helped me thank you so much for this video. be blessed.
@chrismcpherson80544 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this I make chocolate chip raisin zucchini cookies My family love's them ❤
@christygangwer47328 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much because we are looking for ways to preserve some to feed to our ducks and chickens! They absolutely love that stuff and its hard to get their greens in the winter.
@Cboo-y1v8 жыл бұрын
you have a new sub because your right to the point and simple. Thanks for your time.
@diannpaschal31759 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing now I know how to freeze my Zucchini for my Fresh Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Recipes in the Winter. I have Zucchini Over Load 😘❤
@jumpoffa501110 жыл бұрын
Thank-you Noreen, I love the idea shredding by hand too. I have several more large (club size) zucchini I found in my garden today. They were hidden from view. Either that or I need a new pair of glasses, LOL. I will save this project for Saturday so that my wife can help out. Again Thank-you.
@diannefitzsimmons902710 жыл бұрын
Savoury Zucchini slice with cheese bacon etc. is another great way to use it in the winter time. I weigh out the required amount and put them in just like you do. The recipe always comes out fine. Thank you.
@bobbiecaress11910 жыл бұрын
Biggest mistake I made was planting 10 plants and there seems to be no end in sight! ;) great idea for sure!
@ellenhofer33435 жыл бұрын
OMG! Zucchini overload, big time!
@sylviaruth50084 жыл бұрын
Bless your heart. Lol
@msdixie19724 жыл бұрын
I think we have 17 😂🤦🏻♀️
@iloveflowersforever81916 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video a spiralizer works also I just put up a lot of zucchini and summer squash what a wonderful idea you have thank you
@anastasiarose90034 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking we have a spiralizer and never seen to use it, but it would be GREAT for this and we are going to be growing this year. We are in WA state so haven't hit out zucchini peak yet. I have some health issues so the combo of that too and your freezing process will be awesome.
@anastasiarose90034 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: Can I freezer RAW CARROTS? Thanks for your help. You are so precise and capable. Thank you for your help. ☺️👍
@orchidgirl12036 жыл бұрын
Thank you Noreen. I just finished doing this and placing in the freezer :)
@1ampixie5 жыл бұрын
Wow, this looks so easy I'm going to do this and use the zucchini in my stir fry dishes! Thanks for posting this!
@sjr78227 жыл бұрын
Lol, we use to do that, too many vegetables, we use to leave on neighbor's steps, thought we were the only ones pulling that trick~
@LongIslanderGal110 жыл бұрын
Great tip Noreen! Thanks
@lesliebeaumont95124 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good info here. 👍🏻
@paisley1134 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@FrugalMommaInTheWoods6 жыл бұрын
I love zucchini. have a great week
@notyrants3 жыл бұрын
Just got 2 huge zucchinis for free and am going to shred it for my birthday zucchini bread cake in October.
@rosalynnecole234 жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@countrywoman90867 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick tip!.
@rosariolongoria76046 жыл бұрын
Thank youuuuuuuu!! I'm The one that couldn't pass the zucchini sale!! LOL😂😂😂
@dbpb89036 жыл бұрын
after freezing con you cook them in a skillet with butter or sausage
@catherinecole39787 жыл бұрын
Thank you Noreen! I am awash in Zucchini at the moment and was wondering if I could freeze it w/o fussing with blanching et al. Every time I go to the Farmer's Market this summer asking for summer squash or courgettes, the farmers often give me an extra big honking squash for free!! Good idea adding this to spaghetti sauce. :)
@oneitalia23122 жыл бұрын
Catherine, I hope a few honking big zucchini made it back to the guys who were so generous to you at the Farmer's Market in bread, muffins or cookie form.
@pathudson13358 жыл бұрын
Will process for freezing. Thanks for your advise.
@marvinnelson50735 жыл бұрын
Don’t cut off the one end, that when you are grating is your handle so you don’t grate your fingers.
@GladysHeel134 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Thank you for sharing.
@ladymolson10 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you for sharing! Watching you grate that I had a light bulb go off in my head, instead of cutting both ends off leave one and you will have something to hold onto while you grate. I wonder how many knuckles I would have saved had I thought of that sooner haha.
@theagroves442410 жыл бұрын
Do you not take the air out of the bag as you zip it up?
@Robert-kz7pu9 жыл бұрын
I suggest if you freeze vegatbles use fresh not old ones like in this video. They also joke around about haveing to much. There are plenty of food shelves you can bring extra food to.
@kikid756110 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@shaker74406 жыл бұрын
Thank u! I did this today. Lol. 😁
@LovingAtlanta6 жыл бұрын
👍Very helpful video, thanks 💞
@patpathinayake35867 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Noreen. At last, a less time-consuming way to preserve zucchini. Every video I watched they tell to blanch then put it icy water then drain it, let it cool and put in freezer bags. This takes so much valuable time. Does it make any difference without doing all that extra work? Are Zucchini leaves edible? Thank you. Best wishes.
@liliker31205 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!!!!!!
@missourigirl41016 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Thanks! I also use oversized zucchini for zucchini relish!
@barbararickman85438 жыл бұрын
Can you do the same with squash? I have a GIANT squash (80 pounds) and I thought it was a watermelon! When we cut it open it turned out to be a giant squash. I was in shock! Can I freeze it raw? I have to do something with it now as it have just cut it open.
@ellenhofer33435 жыл бұрын
Zucchini is swuash! Sorry, I just couldn't resist. Lol lol lol
@Iwilldancefree8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video
@1834gail5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jemfarms84 жыл бұрын
It's easier to grate if you leave the top on for a handle!
@suziebell599 жыл бұрын
I like your way
@laughingllama9810 жыл бұрын
So easy thank you.
@ellenhofer33435 жыл бұрын
Great video h information!. My food processor shreds zucchini to look exactly like yours, but it has a shredding disc attachment. It isn't processed using the chopping blade. I've tried using a box shredderike yours, but it seems like the zucchini comes out too 'wet'. Any, suggestions on why my zucchini is so wet after using a box shredder? Thank you.
@seamikki65104 жыл бұрын
The grater may not be sharp enough. Different qualities have been a problem for me in the past.
@kat_mcdermott3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't come out rubbery?
@louiseanderson-elie34729 жыл бұрын
very thorough video:)
@LisaBevill-ProSinger15 жыл бұрын
When you take it out of the freezer and let thaw.. do you get rid of the excess water or just add it into recipe..?
@rettajonesArabianHorseLover8 жыл бұрын
Maybe it would be better if you left on the top, for something to hold onto while grating.
@jeannettebrooks677 Жыл бұрын
What about Zucchini Frites slices?
@kinglord54299 жыл бұрын
what is best frozen in zip lock vs vacuum sealing foodsaver bags
@virginiamartinez09537 жыл бұрын
will you be doing more videos on how to freeze other vegetables?
@HumbleVoyager10 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip! Are there other vegetables that I can process and freeze in this way?
@jumpoffa501110 жыл бұрын
Yes, summer squash. :-)
@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Is leaving the skin on important? I tend to peel them before using them.
@buttermilkcream45705 жыл бұрын
Do you have to Blanch if you are eating as noodles and then adding sauce? I am lazy and i have never Blanch....LOL
@caelidhg62614 жыл бұрын
will that work with zuchinni spagetti?
@judithreynolds16574 жыл бұрын
I think freezing it on a tray, shrink wrap in portions would work better...
@geemarylou8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info. You mentioned that you make bread and cake with zucchini. Do you have a recipe for both posted, I would love it!
@ellenhofer33435 жыл бұрын
I watchex her zucchini bread video & she put 6 cups of shredded zucchini in a regular quick bread recipie! It looked delicious! And her recipe was attached.
@JustMe-vo9bq5 жыл бұрын
I use a shredder and it goes very quickly . Then do the same as you..
@kathyallen24208 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@gregboshell9777 жыл бұрын
do you have to blanche it if you are going to cut it up or is that just for shredding it
@leegrey10228 жыл бұрын
I've tried freezing zucchini before without draining it first BIG MISTAKE comes out very mushy and gross once it thaws
@GladysHeel134 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Thank you for sharing.
@judithnappe87208 жыл бұрын
thank you!!!!!!
@114eastern8 жыл бұрын
can i do the same for carrots, for carrot bread
@beckyjulian90956 жыл бұрын
Is the zucchini watery when you thaw it? In the past the dough is too moist. Any ideas???
@Noreensgarden6 жыл бұрын
It can be watery but you can always press it between paper towels or put in in a strainer to remove excess moisture.
@TeRussRomance9 жыл бұрын
Is there way to freeze zucchini noodles?
@MichiganFarmGirl15 жыл бұрын
Exact same method as shredded
@missyretzlaff7586 жыл бұрын
Do you have to wait till all the water comes out of it before using it in a recipe?
@lacytrim5 жыл бұрын
I let the shredded zucchini only thaw enough to break it apart. Then I stir it, stii frozen into my bread batter and bake it. You get all the flavor and liquid into your bread and it's not a bit mushy.
@lindacoleman64915 жыл бұрын
This was my mother’s name except she spelled her name Norene.😀
@carolebrown644610 жыл бұрын
Hi silly question bt is zuccini the same as our courgettes, looks like it is, sorry about the spelling, im in england
@noreenskitchenchannel10 жыл бұрын
Not silly at all. You call these Courgettes in the UK, we call them Zucchini squash. Same thing.
@seedaholicgardens90858 жыл бұрын
+Carole Brown yes ma'am same thing basically. definitely same family and same application for food /feed usages.
@Iluviggys3 жыл бұрын
Why does everyone always cut off the stem end when they are going to hand grate it. If you leave the stem on it gives you something to hold so you don't grate your fingertips!
@wendym18609 жыл бұрын
can you fry it with it grated?
@seedaholicgardens90858 жыл бұрын
+wendy m fresh probably incorporate a binder frozen, not sure, but now i'll be experimenting, so thanks for the idea.!
@aprilcarr80793 жыл бұрын
Wow almost 2 min before you get to it
@noreenskitchenchannel3 жыл бұрын
This isn't TikTok. You actually need an attention span to watch my videos. But thanks for pointing things out when they really don't matter.
@tinacostner30696 жыл бұрын
Can this method be used for zucchini spaghetti?
@Noreensgarden6 жыл бұрын
I am not sure.
@mrrockpicker2 ай бұрын
Slice and add sesty Italian dressing and BBQ
@mkmason20022 жыл бұрын
Why do some cooks blanch their zukes?
@s.c.24243 ай бұрын
I'd say personally you should always blanch your veggies. Makes a difference. Anytime I've ever tried this method I got mushy wet zucchinis.
@evas19685 жыл бұрын
The zucchini is saturated with water, when thawing out.
@MarysPlace7 жыл бұрын
we add lemon juice we do not blanch ours
@sjr78227 жыл бұрын
I hate hand grating, I've lost more skin off my knuckles. I'm looking forward to 'juicing'
@shelleymorton48387 жыл бұрын
I need a knife like that!
@kinglord54299 жыл бұрын
these contain lot of water is not that a problem. how about freezing store bought bag baby carrots and mushrooms
@pattynetolicky5393 Жыл бұрын
Take the air out of the bag before freezing
@KyleRhoneforBellevueward3 Жыл бұрын
Just show us how to freeze it without the dialogue. Answer, why do we have to blanch it?
@hinanaheed76985 жыл бұрын
Vnice how to freez cucumber plz
@Noreensgarden5 жыл бұрын
You can't freeze cucumbers. They do not have the fiber structure to withstand freezing. They must be eaten fresh.
@lifewithhanifkhan4 жыл бұрын
Your picture
@1946pepper6 жыл бұрын
OLD video where are the NEW Ones'
@robingagan62886 жыл бұрын
Easier to spiralize
@grannynanny66044 ай бұрын
Lol
@Hello-mh7fo8 жыл бұрын
The person handling the food should wash their hands and finger nails.