Have you ever bought what you thought was a cucumber, only to slice it open and realize it’s actually a zucchini? In this article, find
Awesome Tips for Preserving Zucchini
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Zucchini has a mild and slightly sweet taste that becomes sweeter after being cooked. There are many ways to prepare it, from sauteed, breaded and fried, to oven-baked. But, zucchini bread has got to be our all-time favorite. However you enjoy preparing this summer squash, it’s essential to store it properly to keep it fresh. It is disappointing to go through the trouble of making delicious zucchini zoodles only to have them spoil because you used the wrong storage method. We explain the different ways to refrigerate and freeze zucchini and give you tips for preserving it long-term.
Unlike winter squash, the fridge is ideal for keeping zucchini fresh, but there are other ways to store it if you cannot eat it right away. Learn how to freeze it by blanching and quick-freezing the slices and the best way to thaw them for meal prep. Browse through our zucchini canning information or learn how to dehydrate or pickle your veggies for something a little different. Discover the health benefits of eating this summer squash, how long it lasts, and ways to tell if it’s spoiled.
How to Freeze Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is a terrific solution to use up excess zucchini from your garden if you have plenty of leftovers. Not only is a zucchini
How Long is Zucchini Good for
Fresh zucchini is a summer squash that tastes best as a side dish, salad topping, or various recipes. Veggies like zucchini are also excellent low-carb
How to Freeze Zucchini Squash
For many gardeners, summer means an abundance of zucchini. While there are plenty of delicious recipes using summer squash, it’s sometimes a challenge to use
Canning Zucchini
Canning zucchini is accomplished in several unique ways. A common misconception about canned zucchini is that it is challenging and nearly impossible. However, we provide
How to Preserve Zucchini
An abundance of zucchini from a bountiful harvest means that you get to enjoy sauteed zucchini in olive oil and garlic powder, and other delicious
How to Store Zucchini
We’ve all been there: your eyes were larger than your stomach at the grocery store. All that zucchini looks innocent sitting in your fridge’s crisper
How to Freeze Shredded Zucchini
Zucchinis are the go-to veggies that most people choose for their gardens, but a single plant produces up to ten pounds of zucchini in only
How to Tell if Zucchini is Bad
Fresh zucchini spoils fairly quickly, whether you get them from the grocery store or grow your own. Therefore, it’s important to know the signs of
How to Freeze Zucchini
Summertime offers a bounty of delicious and healthy crops such as summer squash and zucchini from our gardens and farmer’s markets. Zucchini plants are fantastic