8 Fruits and Vegetables You Didn't Know You Could Freeze

Cucumbers are commonly considered to be unsuitable for freezing due to their high water content, but this depends on how they are used. Defrosting frozen cucumbers will reduce their crispness.

Cucumbers

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Similar to its cucumber relative, zucchini is also high in water content, so it may come as a revelation that it can also be frozen. Blanching zucchini prior to freezing can help preserve its integrity upon thawing.

Zucchini

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Cut avocados are notoriously difficult to store if not stored properly, but that does not mean they are incompatible with the freezer.

Avocado

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As citrus fruits are not sold in the frozen section of grocery stores, many individuals are unaware that they can be frozen. 

Citrus Fruits

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Onions are a foundational ingredient in nearly every recipe, so you should preserve them in your freezer. To freeze onions and prevent your freezer from smelling like onions, begin by sharpening your knife. 

Onions

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Grapes "Frozen grapes taste delicious." You can consume the frozen grapes directly from the freezer or place them in a blender to make a quick grape sorbet.

Grapes

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Did you know that chili chilies can be stored in the freezer? Someone claims that frozen chile peppers are an excellent complement to pesto and sauce.

Chile Peppers

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Garlic, like onion, is a foundational ingredient in many recipes, so freezing it is a wonderful way to save time.

Garlic

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