Roasted, ribboned or raw – once you know these tips for how to freeze zucchini, you'll use them all the time

Fresh picked zucchini from the garden on a wooden board.

The humble zucchini is such a versatile vegetable. But if you've got more on your hands than you can eat in one go, learning how to freeze zucchini is a great way to preserve it for later use. Start by organizing your chest freezer, to make space and ensure all your frozen goods are clearly labelled and properly stored for easy meal prep.

I like to use zucchini to bulk out a stir-fry with some extra greens, soak up the sauce of my favorite pasta recipe or add some freshness and crunch to a summer salad. My other favorite way to enjoy zucchini is to blend it into hearty soups with one of the best blenders, as a bonus hidden ingredient, to pack in more nutrients.