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How to Freeze Zucchini Noodles Without Getting Soggy
Preparing zoodles before you freeze them will give you better results. Here are the step-by-step instructions for two methods of preparing and freezing spiralized zucchini at home.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 5m⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 3h👤 Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition📖 cleaneatingkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cover a bowl with a clean, thin kitchen towel or an absorbent cloth. Place the spiralized zucchini in the bowl.
spiralized zucchini4 cups
2
Sprinkle salt over it. Use a tablespoon of salt for every cup of zoodles.
Salt
3
Use your fingertips to mix the salt in gently. It will begin to look a bit soapy after around ⏱️ 2 minutes.
Salt
4
Leave it to stand for around an hour.
5
You’ll notice the cloth becoming wet as the liquid drains out.
6
Use a second dry cloth to squeeze the excess moisture out gently.
7
Transfer the semi-dried zoodles to the third cloth and leave it to dry for another hour or so.
8
Divide the zoodles into individual portions in freezer-friendly bags. It will help them retain most of the flavor and texture and is a handy way to store them.
9
Place the portions in the freezer until you’re ready to use them.
Nutrition Facts
calories
28 calories
fat Content
0.5 g
serving Size
1/2 of spiralized zucchini
fiber Content
1.6 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
12.9 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
5 g
saturated Fat Content
0.1 g
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