How long will frozen spiralized zucchini keep?

If you prepare and freeze your zoodles properly, they can last in your freezer for up to a year. However, for best results, it's best to use them within 2-3 months.

What can I use zoodles for?

Anything you would use noodles or spaghetti for! You can add pesto or your favorite pasta sauce, keep it simple by sautéing it with some olive oil and garlic, or use it in Asian dishes like Pad Thai or stir fries.

Is spiralized zucchini healthy?

Yes, it is! Zucchini has a range of health benefits . It contains various vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

Why should I flash-freeze zoodles when I blanch them?

Flash-freezing the spiralized zucchini will help prevent the zoodles from sticking together when you freeze them in bags.

How to Freeze Zucchini Noodles (Without Getting Soggy)

Name: How to Freeze Zucchini Noodles Without Getting Soggy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 4 cups spiralized zucchini; Salt

Ingredients

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4 cups spiralized zucchini
Salt

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Instructions

Cover a bowl with a clean, thin kitchen towel or an absorbent cloth. Place the spiralized zucchini in the bowl.
Sprinkle salt over it. Use a tablespoon of salt for every cup of zoodles.
Use your fingertips to mix the salt in gently. It will begin to look a bit soapy after around 2 minutes.
Leave it to stand for around an hour.
You’ll notice the cloth becoming wet as the liquid drains out.
Use a second dry cloth to squeeze the excess moisture out gently.
Transfer the semi-dried zoodles to the third cloth and leave it to dry for another hour or so.
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.
Place the portions in the freezer until you’re ready to use them.

Notes

Blanching method steps:
- Fill a deep pot halfway with water. While you wait for the water to boil, prepare a bowl of ice water and a large baking tray lined with a dry, clean kitchen cloth or an absorbent cloth.
- Place the zoodles into a colander and dip them into the boiling water for two minutes. Remove the colander and immerse it in the ice bath for a minute.
- Move the spiralized zucchini from the water to the baking tray and make sure there’s ample space so each individual zoodle can air-dry. Pat them with a clean cloth to speed up the drying process.
- Place the entire tray in the freezer for 30 minutes for a fast flash-freeze. 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. Place the portions in the freezer until you’re ready to use them.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Side Dish
Method: Freezer
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 of spiralized zucchini
Calories: 28
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 12.9 mg
Fat: 0.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg