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How do you shred zucchini for zucchini bread?
Here’s how to grate a zucchini: Cut off the ends of the zucchini and rub it against the shredder side of a box grater to make a pile of squash that’s perfectly sized for baking zucchini bread. You can also use the shredder blade in your food processor to quickly shred zucchini.
How do you shred zucchini with a grater?
Using the side of the box grater with the largest holes, grate the zucchini until only the stem remains. (If you need finely shredded zucchini, use the side of the box grater with the smaller holes.) Repeat until you’ve used all of your zucchini.
How do you shred a large zucchini for bread?
How many zucchini do I need for 1 Cup?
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. Did you know that biggest is NOT best in the zucchini world?
What is the best way to shred zucchini?
Hands down, the easiest and fastest way to shred a zucchini is with a box grater. In this step-by-step guide with photos, I’ll teach you how to shred zucchini in four easy steps. I’ll also give you plenty of healthy shredded zucchini recipes, plus show you how to freeze leftover shredded zucchini for later.
How do I choose the best zucchini for a recipe?
The better-quality your zucchini, the prettier its “shreds” will be. Ultimately, this means a better outcome for your recipe, whether it’s a quick bread or frittata. Pick firm zucchini with vibrant green skin. A zucchini with a few scratches on the skin is perfectly fine, but it should not be shriveled or wrinkled.
Can you freeze fresh zucchini?
Fresh zucchini can be frozen, but it must be blanched first to retain the color. To blanch zucchini, fill a large pot with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt per quart, and bring it to a boil. While it’s heating, fill a large bowl with ice water, and line a sheet pan with several layers of paper towels.