Reduce Food Waste for Earth Day and Save Money on Groceries By Learning How to Freeze These 23 Foods You Probably Didn't Know Could Be Frozen at Home

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Want to learn my secret to cutting down on food waste and saving money on groceries. I freeze pretty much everything. That includes this list of 23 food items that I’ll bet you didn’t know you could freeze. It includes many fruits and vegetables plus other meal staples before they expire.

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Butternut Squash

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We have found that one of the easiest vegetables to grow in our garden is butternut squash. Just last fall we randomly threw the seeds from squash along with kitchen scraps into our garden. By the summer, we had vines of butternut squash growing throughout the backyard. In fact, it was more than we could ever consume or give away. That’s why I learned the important skill of freezing butternut squash.
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Tomatoes

Freezing tomatoes is a fantastic way to preserve their summer ripeness and flavor. Whether you use them in sauces, soups or stews, having frozen tomatoes on hand ensures you can enjoy their fresh taste throughout the year. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to properly freeze tomatoes.
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How to Freeze Raw Eggs

A cardboard egg tray displays a mix of brown eggs and one pale blue, with a yolk spilling from a broken shell. They’re perfect for any recipe or to freeze raw eggs for future use. — Photo credit: Canva Pro.

Freezing raw eggs is an excellent solution so you don’t end up wasting perfectly good eggs that spoil before you have a chance to use them. This way you can preserve them for later use in your favorite recipes. Plus, with eggs costing as much as they do these days, if you can get them at a good price, you should stock up and then freeze them the right way.
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How to Freeze Green Beans

You may have a surplus of string beans or green beans from your garden or found a great deal at the store; either way, freezing green beans can help you enjoy them throughout the year. In this guide, you will learn to properly freeze green beans, ensuring they retain color and flavor.
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How to Freeze Fresh Peaches

Some people freeze peaches with the skin on. Others remove the skin before freezing. However, here’s something everyone does before freezing peaches: they slice the peaches and they remove the pits. Read on for more tips for freezing fresh peaches.
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Pumpkin

You can freeze fresh pumpkin or pumpkin puree from a can. When you freeze it, you can use it later in all sorts of baked goods, such as pumpkin spice cake. You can also use it to make Hawaiian roll pumpkin French toast or a pumpkin tiramisu dessert.
Read the article: Using Leftover Pumpkin

Dill

You can freeze dill into ice and use it in later cooking. This dill will be somewhat less flavorful than fresh dill or dried dill, but it can still add a lovely pop of bright flavor to a dish.
Read the article: The Best Ways to Cook and Work with Dill

Onions

To freeze onions, first peel and chop them to your desired size. Spread the chopped onions on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze until solid. Then, later you can use them in all kinds of recipes, including making caramelized onions.
Read the article: How to Store Onions the Right Way

Risotto

To store risotto, simply let it cool, divide it up and freeze in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. I store mine in one-to-two cup portions, thanks to my Souper Cubes silicone freezer containers.
Read the article: How to Make Basic Risotto

Basil

Frozen basil will not be as fragrant or flavorful as fresh or dried basil. However, it will still add some delicious flavor to your meals and freezing it is easier than you might imagine. Read on for tips on how to freeze fresh basil.
Read the article: How to Cook with Fresh Basil

How to Freeze Avocados

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Worried about your avocados going to waste? Well, they don’t have to once you learn how to freeze avocados — something you might not have realized was an option. Truth is, if done the right way, they will remain just as delicious when you’re ready to use them later.
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Freezing Pears

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There are several ways to freeze pears depending on how you plan to use them later. This article covers step-by-step methods for freezing raw or fully cooked pears, ensuring they remain in the best condition.
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How to Freeze Fresh or Cooked Peppers

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We all know that we can buy frozen peppers at the grocery store. However, what if you grow peppers in a garden or bought some and are worried they will go bad before you can use them? If you were wondering about freezing peppers, read on for the right way to do that.
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Can Asparagus Be Frozen?

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Can asparagus be frozen? Yes, it can and, in fact, freezing asparagus is a simple and effective way to preserve its fresh flavor and texture. This guide shows you how to properly freeze asparagus so that you can enjoy it throughout the year.
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Freezing Summer Squash

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There are a couple of vegetables we’ve found that are super easy to grow in our backyard garden. Tomatoes are one. Zucchini is another. And summer squash is a third. Which means when end up with more we can possible eat and why we needed to learn about freezing summer squash and all the other vegetables like zucchini and tomatoes.
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How to Freeze Corn on the Cob

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There is nothing so wonderful as biting into a juicy, tender-crisp, sweet ear of corn on the cob in the peak of summer. And there is nothing worse than reheating frozen corn on the cob only to discover it is mushy and tasteless. That’s why you need to know how to freeze corn the right way.
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Freezing Bananas

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We never eat bananas before they start to turn. But rather than composting them uneaten, we’ll usually end up freezing the bananas so we can use them in the future in recipes or other ways. If, like us, you find yourself with more bananas than you can eat before they turn brown, freezing them is the perfect solution. Here’s the right way to do that.
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How to Freeze Apples

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If you’re lucky enough to live near apple orchards like we do and like to visit, then you probably have an abundance of fruit at one time or another. Rather than rush to eat everything before they spoil, learn to freeze apples. This simple preservation method ensures you can enjoy the fruit’s natural sweetness even months later in pies, sauces, Crock Pot dinners and more.
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Cooked Rice

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When it comes to freezing cooked rice, it isn’t just about putting it in a storage container and calling it a day. There are right and wrong ways to do this. If you follow these simple steps, you’ll be sure to retain your rice’s flavor and texture so it is delicious when you reheat it down the road.
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Can you freeze cabbage? Yes you can

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If you’re like me, then chances are you bought a whole head of cabbage for a recipe and ended up with some left over. With no plans to use it in the near future, I always wondered if I could freeze cabbage so I could use it later. Turns out it is easier than I thought. Read on for the right way to do that.
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Blueberries

Did you know that 99 percent of fresh blueberries picked in Maine are sold frozen? In fact, most are frozen within 24 hours of picking. That’s why if you’ve ever gotten fresh Maine blueberries — or fresh blueberries anywhere — and didn’t want to have them go to waste, you need to learn how to freeze them.
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Freezing Quinoa

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I don’t know about you but when we make quinoa in our Instant Pot, we always end up with leftovers. And if we can’t find a way to eat those leftovers in a couple of days, then we need to either toss the food or freeze it. That’s why I learned to freeze quinoa and wanted to share those tips with you, too.
Read the article: Freezing Quinoa: What You Need to Know

Tips for Freezing Zucchini

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Learn simple and practical methods for freezing zucchini for long-term storage. Whether you have a surplus from your garden or want to take advantage of zucchini’s availability during the peak growing season at the farmers market, knowing how to freeze it properly is the key to extending its shelf life.
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