How to freeze different vegetables?

researcher

I've had some kale in my veg box, I'm not that keen, but I'm sure I can add it to something. Can I freeze it - and it so should I cook it a little first?

Kelinik

Cor the kale we get through here - and that's just the 4 legged family members!

In answer to your question though I've always just thrown the bag in the freezer and its been fine.

twink

i always put some kale in soup its very good for you and boils down well, i take it off the stalks to freeze then scrunch up the bag as soon as you take it from freezer and its ready for the soup, no need to chop

alibo

I wonder if you wonderful people can help me, I have checked my M&S freezer book and searched this thread but cannot find any info..... can I freeze curly kale?, if so does it need blanching? and for how long? any tips greatly received.

Thanks:rolleyes:

adouglasmhor

Yes and it does need blanching, can't rmember the times though.

champys

Actually I usually freeze it unblanched and it works fine. I tried to do it like that because it is one of those vegetables which are known to taste better after a frost - so I reckoned it could handle it.

twink

i dont blanch mine either, keep it in the bag when you take it from the freezer and if you do it right away it will crumble nicely to put into soup

champys

twink wrote: »

i dont blanch mine either, keep it in the bag when you take it from the freezer and if you do it right away it will crumble nicely to put into soup

Exactly! - saves you having to chop it. I crumble it too, then steam it and mix with mashed potato. Serve with a smoked sausage, this is lovely winter food.

groatie_queen

Thanks guys! I googled 'freezing kale' and lo and behold, this thread came up! I bought two reduced bags of kale, and both are now in the freezer, saved myself the trouble of blanching - many thanks!

GQ

MrsE_2

Did a fab butternut squash risotto on Friday evening (going to make a point of having one veggie meal EVERY week).

But I bought a big one & I still have half of it cubed in the fridge.

Can I freeze Butternut Squash?

Or should I make some soup?

I googled recipe zaar, but nothing grabbing me.

Farway

As it is the squash family, and mostly water, like marrow etc, it will not be firm once defrosted again

Best make the soup & freeze that