How to Shred Zucchini

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Preserve large zucchini harvests by shredding the zucchini and canning it or freezing it. Zucchini shreds work well in zucchini bread, spaghetti, salads and relish. Choose to shred with a food processor, spiral slicer or cheese grater.

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Shredding with a Food Processor

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Peel the zucchini if you don’t want the peel to be included in your zucchini.^{[1]
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Then, slice the zucchini in half lengthwise.

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If your zucchini is less than eight inches (20 cm) long, they may be left in without changing the consistency of your shredded zucchini.
Place the shredding disk on it if you have one. If not, you can shred it using the regular blade with a pulsing motion, although it will result in smaller shreds.^{[3]
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Fill it up to the top.
Check to see if your zucchini shreds are small enough. If they aren’t, pulse for 15 more seconds.

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Shredding with a Spiral Slicer

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Order a spiral vegetable slicer. This device is similar to an apple peeler. You insert the vegetable and turn a crank to force it through the blade in a spiral motion.
- Spiral shredders come in a few different types. In some cases, you place the vegetable inside a small container. While others ask you to insert the vegetable into a horizontal platform.
- Read the directions carefully before using the slicer.
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Wash the zucchini thoroughly. This machine works best with long, straight vegetables. Each squash should be at least one inch in diameter.
- Don’t cut the zucchini in half vertically. The slicer will leave a small core that includes the mature seeds.
Place the lid or crank on the machine.
You will feel when the crank stops giving you resistance. A small vegetable core will remain.

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Shredding with a Grater

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Trim the ends.^{[4]
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Peel the zucchini if you don’t want the peel in your recipes. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise only if it is over eight inches (20 cm). Scoop out the mature seeds from the center.^{[5]
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- If you are shredding a very large zucchini, cut it into fourths. Scoop seeds out of each section.
Turn it so that it is on its side with the largest grating holes facing up.^{[6]
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Grasp the top of the zucchini. Run it lengthwise along the top of the grater to achieve long, spaghetti-like shreds. You can turn the zucchini horizontally to make smaller shreds.
- Be very careful as you get closer to your hand. Reposition it frequently to avoid cutting yourself.
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Tip the box grater frequently to let the zucchini spaghetti fall out. Freeze or use the shredded zucchini.^{[7]
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Can I freeze zucchini for baking bread later?

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Yes. However, do not leave a moist or old zucchini in the freezer as it may give the bread a very soggy taste.

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How do I store shredded zucchini?

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You can store shredded zucchini in the fridge for short term storage and freeze it for longer term storage. If you freeze them, you will have to put them in freezer bags so they last longer.

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If you've frozen some shredded zucchini, you could use it when you make vegetable soup. Try adding frozen shredded zucchini to a vegetable lasagna or cottage pie. Try zucchini, cheese and bacon quiche. There are recipes online for courgette cakes that would work with shredded zucchini. Just be careful about the extra moisture in frozen shredded zucchini; thaw it out and drain it before use, if required.

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