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Home Freezer Cooking Can You Freeze It?

How to Freeze Zucchini

Updated: 12/5/21

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When you have an abundance of zucchini, no need to let it go to waste – freeze it! Here is how to freeze zucchini so you can use it months down the road.

3 zucchinis

I have NEVER had such a great zucchini harvest. It seems like every time I go down to my garden, there are huge zucchinis waiting for me. I have zucchinis in all shapes and sizes and hardly know what to do with them. Here is a snapshot from of me and this MONGO zucchini I just picked.

Polly Conner with a zucchini

Since zucchini is one of those vegetables you can sneak into kid favorites, I love having a stash of it around.

How to Freeze Zucchini

Like freezing green onions, freezing zucchini is super easy.

After washing your zucchini, simply grate up your whole zucchini.

Shredded zucchini ready for the freezer

I found that one medium zucchini ends up being about two cups. I like to freeze my zucchini in two cup increments because that seems to be a common amount for a recipe. It can be hard to break apart once it’s frozen so you don’t want to put a ton into one big bag.

freezing zucchini in a plastic bag

Sometimes after you thaw your grated zucchini, it needs to be drained a bit. Just depends on how much water your zucchini had before shredding it up.

Now when you are have a hankering for some delicious baked goods that require zucchini, just pop a bag out from the freezer and get cooking!

Recipes to Use Frozen Zucchini In

Now that you have a stash of frozen zucchini, here are some great ways to use it up!

Zucchini Pizza Crust

Zucchini Pizza Crust: Seriously, it's good! What a great way to sneak in veggies to your dinner too.

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies

Whole Grain Zucchini Pancakes

 Chocolate Zucchini Waffles

Chocolate Waffle recipe with zucchini

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

What Else Can You Freeze?

Wondering what else you can stock up on and freeze? Here are quite a few articles that might help you out!

– How to Freeze Tortillas

– How to Freeze Butter

– How to freeze Muffins

– How to Freeze Bananas

– How to Freeze Zucchini

– How to Freeze Rice

– How to Freeze Avocados

– How to Freeze Cheese

– How to Freeze Pesto

– How to Freeze Quiche

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. AvatarChristina says

    Posted on 9/8/16 at 6:46 pm

    My question is : after you shred do you have to squeeze out excess water before you freeze it?

    Reply
    • PollyPolly says

      Posted on 9/9/16 at 9:56 am

      I never do and it’s worked fine!

      Reply
  2. AvatarJoyce says

    Posted on 7/23/16 at 10:03 am

    Has anyone ever frozen breaded and/or plain baked chips, spears? Also, regarding the frozen slices of zucs, wouldn’t it possible be okay if you were putting them in a casserole, stir-fry, etc.? Anything that is heated?

    Reply
    • AvatarMeg says

      Posted on 8/16/16 at 10:41 am

      I made the mistake a few years ago of freezing all of my zucchini and yellow squash as slices. When I thawed them out they were complete mush and disintegrated when I added them to whatever it was I baked them in.

      Reply
  3. AvatarMark says

    Posted on 6/7/16 at 1:26 pm

    Crystal stole my question. We’ve had really good luck with zucchini, squash, eggplant, etc. But no way to freeze it to use as just zucchini planks or slices.
    I’m looking at a freeze dryer to get.more out of my seasonal veggies.

    Reply
    • PollyPolly says

      Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:42 am

      Yep! That is why I shred it. I only use it for baking after it’s frozen.

      Reply
  4. AvatarCrystal says

    Posted on 8/16/15 at 9:22 pm

    Can you store it just sliced too? I have a ton I don’t even know what to do with!

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    • PollyPolly says

      Posted on 8/17/15 at 9:18 am

      Honestly, I don’t think you’ll like the results of doing that. Zucchini has a very high water content and when unthawed, it will be pretty mushy. I’d recommend using it pretty much for only baking of mixed into another dish after freezing it.

      Reply
  5. AvatarLori says

    Posted on 1/29/15 at 12:13 pm

    Can you freeze your zucchini whole?

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 1/29/15 at 1:23 pm

      Lori, I don’t think that either of us have tried that. Because of the high water content, I think you’d be left with a mushy mess when you thaw it in order to shred or dice it later.

      Reply
      • Avatarbrandy says

        Posted on 7/11/15 at 6:44 am

        How long does it last in the freezer?

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        • RachelRachel says

          Posted on 7/11/15 at 8:48 am

          Up to 3 months for sure, but from my experience it can last much longer. REmember to seal it very tight and press out any air. Air is your enemy in the freezer.

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          • AvatarKelly says

            Posted on 1/8/19 at 7:47 pm

            I have froze zoodles in the past and they were perfect when I thawed and heated them up.

          • PollyPolly says

            Posted on 1/9/19 at 10:44 am

            Good to know!

  6. AvatarPierre says

    Posted on 10/11/14 at 5:27 am

    Hi,

    Can I cut up into Zoodles and freeze them? Will I still be able to use them as a pasta replacement after thawing?

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 10/12/14 at 9:53 pm

      I’ve never tried that, so I’m not sure I’m qualified to answer. Sounds like a decent idea though!

      Reply
    • AvatarTabitha Teeter says

      Posted on 6/27/15 at 8:38 am

      I’ve heard you can dehydrate zoodles. Freezing would probably give mush.

      Reply
  7. AvatarKristen @ Joyfully Thriving says

    Posted on 8/16/14 at 4:55 pm

    Our zucchini did well this summer, too! I’ve made 16 loaves of zucchini bread already and have enough shredded for 12 more cups in the freezer. I freeze it just like you do!

    Reply
  8. AvatarTania Belkin says

    Posted on 8/11/14 at 9:42 am

    Thank you for the advice. I think, I will do that. We are blessed with an abundant zucchini crop this year, they grow faster than we can consume them, so I am looking for alternatives.

    Plus those zucchini muffins and zucchini bread recipes look good. I happen to have many takers for baked goods in my house. 🙂

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    • PollyPolly says

      Posted on 8/11/14 at 9:44 am

      We had a TON of zucchini this year as well! I just made some zucchini bread (in recipe index) and it turned out great. Good luck!

      Reply

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