How to Store Zucchini
Keep the zucchini whole, dry, and unwashed.. Pat the zucchini with a paper towel to remove moisture.. Place it in a plastic or paper bag with some ventilation.
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Keep the zucchini whole, dry, and unwashed.
Keep the zucchini whole, dry, and unwashed.
Pat the zucchini with a paper towel to remove moisture.
Pat the zucchini with a paper towel to remove moisture.
Place it in a plastic or paper bag with some ventilation.
Place it in a plastic or paper bag with some ventilation.
Put the bagged zucchini in a crisper drawer in the refrigerator.
Put the bagged zucchini in a crisper drawer in the refrigerator.
Use the zucchini within 5-7 days.
Use the zucchini within 5-7 days.
Check the zucchini for signs of rot before using it.
Check the zucchini for signs of rot before using it.
Chop the zucchini up into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
Chop the zucchini up into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
Blanch the zucchini to keep it firm.
Blanch the zucchini to keep it firm.
Transfer the zucchini pieces to a bowl of ice water immediately.
Transfer the zucchini pieces to a bowl of ice water immediately.
Spread the chunks on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack.
Spread the chunks on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack.
Transfer frozen zucchini pieces into freezer bags or containers.
Transfer frozen zucchini pieces into freezer bags or containers.
Store zucchini in your freezer for up to 3 months.
Store zucchini in your freezer for up to 3 months.
Use frozen zucchini pieces in soups, stir-fries, and sauteed dishes.
Use frozen zucchini pieces in soups, stir-fries, and sauteed dishes.
Defrost frozen zucchini before adding it to bread and fritters.
Defrost frozen zucchini before adding it to bread and fritters.
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