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How to Freeze Cauliflower

How to freeze cauliflower- a step by step tutorial with photos showing you exactly how to prepare and freeze your cauliflower. Stocking up the freezer means you always have cauliflower on hand for healthy recipes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: freezer
Servings: 8
Calories: 18kcal
Author: Denise Bustard

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower

Instructions

  • Wash cauliflower under tap water.
  • Pick off leaves, and cut into bite size pieces; consider what you might use the cauliflower for, egg muffins or egg casserole require small pieces, soups, stir fries or sautees do not. Stems are perfectly fine to use as well as the florets.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Working in batches, blanch the cauliflower: simmer for 1 ½ minutes, then remove from the pot using a slotted spoon and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Repeat with remaining cauliflower.
  • Drain well.
  • Arrange on a large baking sheet. I love these baker's half sheets.
  • Freeze for 4 hours- overnight.
  • Transfer to a freezer bag, labelled with the contents & date. Pictured in this post are these reusable silicone freezer bags.
  • Freeze for up to 1 year!

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg