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How to Freeze Cucumbers (Sliced, Pureed, or Ice Cubes)
Freezing cucumbers is quick and easy! Frozen cucumbers can be used in a variety of ways, including adding them to smoothies or to soups and stews. Here are step-by-step instructions for three methods for how to freeze cucumbers so they never go to waste.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition📖 cleaneatingkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Wash the cucumbers and gently pat them dry. You can peel them, but it’s not necessary.
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2
Slice the cucumbers into even slices around ¼ inch thick.
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3
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
4
Arrange the cucumber slices in a single layer on the lined tray.
5
Freeze for around an hour until the cucumbers are frozen solid.
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6
Place the frozen cucumber into freezer-safe bags and return them to the freezer.
7
To thaw your cucumbers, place them in a large bowl in the refrigerator, or use them frozen.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
16 calories
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 cucumber
fiber Content
0.5 g
sugar Content
1.7 g
sodium Content
2.1 mg
protein Content
0.7 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
3.8 g
saturated Fat Content
0 g
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