Freeze Dried Shredded Zucchini | Harvest Right Freeze-Dryer | How to Freeze Dry Step by Step

Name: How to Freeze Dry Shredded Zucchini - Step by Step Guide
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Ingredients: Shredded Zucchini - as much as you would like to spread on the desired number of freeze dryer trays!

Freeze Dried Shredded Zucchini | Harvest Right Freeze-Dryer | How to Freeze Dry Step by Step

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Today we will be making some Freeze-Dried Shredded Zucchini! By prepping some of the zucchini harvest & Freeze Drying them in the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer, we’ll end up with a super handy item to have on the pantry shelf! Freeze-Dried Shredded Zucchini can be used as a crunchy veggie topping on salads, added to soups to help thicken & more veggie goodness. It can also be ground into a flour and used to substitute in recipes for a portion of baking flour or simply rehydrated and used as shredded zucchini in recipes. With all the options, what a great way to preserve Zucchini!

Fresh Zucchini in a Bowl — **Fresh Zucchini from the Garden**

How to Freeze Dry Shredded Zucchini is gone over, step by step in this video on YouTube. Check it out by following the link below!

Freeze Dried Shredded Zucchini | Harvest Right Freeze-Dryer | How to Freeze Dry Step by Step

How to Freeze Dry Shredded Zucchini - Step by Step Guide

Freeze Dried Zucchini is a handy item to keep on the pantry shelf! Check out how to Freeze Dry Shredded Zucchini Step-by-Step

Prep Time 10 minutes

Extra Dry Time (120 Degrees) 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

Shredded Zucchini - as much as you would like to spread on the desired number of freeze dryer trays!

Instructions

Wash Zucchini, remove Ends & Seeds.
Shred Zucchini using method of choice (Hand Grater, Food Processor Shredder, KitchenAid Stand Mixer / Bosch Mixer & Shredder Attachment)
Evenly spread prepared Shredded Zucchini onto Freeze Dryer Trays.
Place Freeze Dryer Trays into the freezer for at least 2 hours to overnight (pre-freeze) or Start from Step 1 below.

**These Instructions are for a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer - Follow your Freeze Dryer Manufacturer's Instructions if different

Press [Customize]
Initial Freeze Temp -10 Degrees
Dry Temp 120 Degrees
Extra Dry Time 2 Hours
Then Press [Save]
Press [Start] - the Freeze Dryer will begin a 15 min Cooling phase; this is a good time to get what you want to Freeze Dry ready!
Remove Shredded Zucchini filled Freeze Dryer Trays from the Freezer, if pre-freezing or prep Fresh Zucchini as above
Load Trays into Freeze Dryer when prompted to do so on the screen
Close Drain Valve (Turn Valve Perpendicular to the Drain)
Press [Continue]
Warm Trays phase will begin press [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] as needed to adjust time
Once the Freeze Drying process has completed, the Freeze Dryer will show Process Complete, begin Beeping and prompt you to Open the Drain Valve (Turn Valve Parallel to Drain) (*see Notes below)
You can then Press [No Defrost], [More Dry Time] or [Defrost] (*see Notes below)
Remove the Trays of Freeze-Dried Shredded Zucchini and Store the finished product in an Airtight Container, Mason Jar, Vacuum Sealed Bags or Mylar Bags! (*see Notes below)
Or further process the Freeze-Dried Shredded Zucchini to make Zucchini Flour! A food processor or high-speed blender work well for this.
Freeze-Dried Shredded Zucchini works great for Dips, Soups, as a Garnish/Veggie Crouton on Salads, Used as Zucchini Flour as well as added to Recipes for some nice Fresh Vegetable Flavor!

Notes

If you are not available when the Freeze Drying process is completed, the Freeze Dryer will automatically enter into a freeze phase to help keep the Freeze-Dried food preserved until you are ready to remove the trays!
You can press Warm Trays if the Freeze Dryer has gone into the above freeze phase before removing them from the Freeze Dryer.
No Defrost = the Freeze Dryer will not heat to defrost the machine for you. Simply leave the door open and the Freeze Dryer will defrost gradually at room temperature. The accumulated ice will melt and empty through the open drain valve as it defrosts.
More Dry Time = the Freeze Dryer will continue to dry the Shredded Zucchini the designated additional time.
Defrost = the Freeze Dryer will heat up and defrost the machine for you; the accumulated ice will melt and empty through the open drain valve as it defrosts.
Freeze Dried Shredded Zucchini typically last many months in an Airtight container (dependent on humidity of the storage area) or longer in Vacuum Sealed Bags / Mylar Bags with Oxygen Absorbers.

Freeze-Dried Shredded Zucchini store nicely in an airtight container, mason jar or vacuum sealed bag at room temperature. I like to store this in a glass clamp top jar for bulk storage and easy access!

Freeze Dried Shredded Zucchini in a Glass Jar in front of a The Home in Homestead sign — **Freeze Dried Shredded Zucchini – Stored in a Glass Clamp Top Mason Jar**

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