22 Shredded Zucchini Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How many zucchinis do you need for 2 cups grated zucchini? ›

You need 2 cups of grated zucchini for the recipe, so you will need about 3 small zucchini, 2 medium zucchini, or 1 large zucchini.

You may absolutely put grated zucchini into a freezer bag or other freezer-safe containers, mark the amount to track volume, and freeze it. Thaw to use. Your zucchini will retain most of its volume when thawed, and you may use any liquid formed in your recipes.

How to store grated zucchini. You can store zucchini in the fridge for up to four days or as long as six months in the freezer. In the fridge, the grated zucchini will continue to release water as it sits, so it's best to drain liquid out of the container every day.

One pound of zucchini equals about 4 cups grated zucchini; 2 cups of salted and squeezed zucchini; about 1 cup mashed zucchini; and 3 cups chunked zucchini. Zucchini bread is one of the most popular ways to use zucchini.

A medium zucchini will result in approximately 1 cup of shredded zucchini. If you happen to be using a larger zucchini and the seeds are large, cut the zucchini lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.

Portion the grated zucchini into an amount that's convenient for you (say, 1- or 2-cup servings) and pack into resealable freezer bags or airtight containers. Put the amount and that day's date on the label. Use within 3 to 4 months.

While freezing zucchini is a great way to extend its life, it's not as simple as just popping a few squash into your freezer. Raw zucchini gets weepy and watery after thawing. To effectively save it, you should chop and blanch it first. This helps set the texture and color and makes it last longer.

Blanch Before Freezing

Yes, you could chop up your zucchini and freeze it just as it is, but I think it's worth your effort to blanch it first. Blanching — giving the zucchini a quick dunk in boiling water — deactivates the enzymes that would otherwise cause the zucchini to become mushy and discolored.

The shreds are uniform, dry, and nice and plump. When you grate zucchini with a box grater you get a finer, wetter result. Whether you use a processor or a box grater, grate your zucchini just before adding it to your batter.

When sliced, 1 medium zucchini yielded about 1 to 1.25 cups and if grated, you end up with about 2/3 cup of tamped down zucchini. If you need 1 cup of cooked sliced zucchini, due to shrinkage while heated it will take about 3 medium zucchini, sliced, to hit the mark.

Why do you soak zucchini in salt water? ›

Salt causes zucchini rounds to release excess water. This important extra step helps the zucchini to sauté rather than stew in its own juices.

If you see mold, black spots, browning, yellowing, shriveling, or wrinkling on the skin of your zucchini, it has likely gone bad. A soft, mushy, or slimy texture also indicates spoilage.

Thaw before using. Keep the liquid if you are using the shredded zucchini in baked goods, but drain it if you are making frittatas or quiche.

A medium size zucchini about 6-7 inches long and about 2-3 inches in diameter will be about 1 cup of shredded zucchini.

While the exact amount will vary, this rule of thumb can help you estimate how much to buy: 4 small or 3 medium zucchini = about 5 to 6 cups shredded zucchini.

Shredded zucchini is notoriously fickle when it comes to being weighed. Relax; don't worry about it. Your recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini. You shred it, pack it into the measuring cup, and dump it into your mixing bowl.

On average, one zucchini plant can produce between three and ten pounds of produce depending on how well it's cared for. Zucchini plants can take a while to produce. You can expect to see zucchinis within 35 to 55 days of it being planted.