Where to Store
Refrigerator Drawer
How Long to Store
5 Days
Storage Container?
Breathable Bag
1. Store squash unwashed. The extra moisture before storing can lead to mold and spoilage.
2. If you start using a squash but don’t need it all, tightly wrap the cut edge in your favorite sustainable alternative to plastic wrap and place it in a breathable bag in the fridge.
3. Can’t use all that squash? Wash, slice and blanch it for 3 minutes before packing into freezer bags.
Sure a quick sautéed zoodle tastes amazing, but if you are planning on serving them pasta style, with say a red sauce, don’t even bother cooking your squash. The heat from the sauce will be enough to create the perfect al dente texture.
Zucchini is 95% water. This can be a good thing when baking zucchini bread or muffins as the extra moisture will make your treats extra delicious. But high water content when making fritters or added raw to egg dishes, not so much. One tactic to remove excess liquid is to salt your squash in a colander for about 10 minutes. You only need to sprinkle a little, to remove a lot, simply squeeze or pat dry your veg before using.
No one likes a mushy squash, so the secret is it cook it quickly over high heat. Sautéing, grilling or roasting are the best techniques to help your summer squash better hold its shape.