How To Freeze Mashed Vegetable

Freezing is one of the best methods to preserve both fresh as well as mashed vegetables. This method not only increases the shelf-life of the vegetables, but also makes its utilization easy. Seasonal vegetables can also be cooked, mashed and then stored in order to enjoy its nutritional and culinary benefits for a longer duration. Scroll down to know the methods of freezing mashed vegetables.

• Muffin Tray Method:

Things Needed:

• Mashed vegetables
• Small scoop
• Muffin tray
• Ziploc freezer bags
• Permanent markers

Directions:

• After the mashed vegetables are prepared, allow them to reach room temperature.
• Using small scoops and fill the muffin trays with the mashed vegetables.
• Place the muffin trays into the freezer and allow the contents to freeze for approximately 2 hours till the mashed vegetables reaches a solid state.
• Transfer the frozen mashed vegetable servings to a ziploc freezer bag.
• Write the date and number of servings on the ziploc bags using the permanent marker and freeze them again.
• These frozen portions can be stored for a minimum of two months and can be used whenever required.

• Baggy Rack Method:

Things Needed:

• Mashed Vegetables
• Ziploc freezer bags (preferably quart size)
• Measuring cup
• Baggy racks
• Permanent markers

Directions:

• After the mashed vegetables are prepared, allow them to reach room temperature.
• Use baggy racks to hold the freezer bags.
• Fill the bags with measured quantities of mashed vegetables (preferably 2 cups).
• Flatten them and ensure that there is no air inside it before zip locking and leave a half inch header space before sealing it.
• Label them with date and amount of mashed vegetable inside.
• Freeze them until they turn hard.

Most of the vegetables remain good from 12 to 18 months at 0 degree celcius or lower. Longer storage will not make the food unfit for use, but may impair its quality. So it is always better to use the frozen & mashed vegetables at the earliest.

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