How To Freeze Cauliflower
Learn how to freeze cauliflower with this easy step by step tutorial. Make us of these florets when you want to whip up a few cauliflower recipes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 large pot boiling water
- 1 large bowl ice water
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower and cut it in half, then quarters. Remove the florets and cut them into smaller pieces (if necessary).
- Begin the blanching process. Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the cauliflower. Let it simmer for about 1-2 minutes then remove from the pot using a slotted spoon or skimmer.
- Transfer the cauliflower immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and let it chill for about 2 minutes.
- Drain the cauliflower and gently pat the florets dry to remove any extra moisture.
- Spread the cauliflower across a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours.
- Transfer the frozen cauliflower to freezer bags or containers and freeze for several months.
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Notes
- The stand up Stasher Bags (silicone storage bags) are my favorite for storing frozen cauliflower as you can fit more in them than the regular sandwich bags.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg