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    How can I freeze fresh broccoli and cauliflower without blanching?
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    Make sure that your vegetables are washed and thoroughly dried. Then, cut them down into florets (small/individual bite-sized pieces). Lay them out on a sheet pan with parchment paper to freeze them before bagging them up into individual servings (or however you'd like to store them). Once you pull them out of the freezer, you can steam them, roast them, or cook them however you want.
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    7 days ago I froze some cauliflower in a Ziploc bag. Now I see that most of the cauliflower became green. Can I use those or not?
    Community Answer
    No, because the cauliflower has begun to decompose in the freezer bag. You'll have to get more.
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    How long should the cauliflower be blanched for?
    Community Answer
    3 minutes, then it should be placed into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain well and put the cauliflower in a Ziploc bag or freezer container. When ready to use, it only needs to be microwaved for 90 seconds.
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    Can I cut away the dark spots on my cauliflower?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can.
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    Can I freeze cauliflower whole?
    Community Answer
    Not really, because you need to discard the leaves and cut them in small or large pieces, depending on what you are going to make.
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    Can I freeze already cooked and mashed cauliflower?
    Lorelei_s1
    Community Answer
    Yes, but only for three days before it will start to go bad.
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    Can I freeze cauliflower after it has been fully cooked?
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as it is properly sealed.
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    Can I freeze cauliflower and then thaw it for a veggie tray?
    Community Answer
    No. They are mushy when thawed because water molecules expand when frozen, causing the tissue to rupture. Only freeze fresh fruits and veggies you’re planning on cooking.
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