Put your frozen fruits and vegetables to good use.
Frozen fruits and vegetables come in handy in a pinch. They’re convenient, oftentimes less expensive than fresh produce, and—best of all—they’re easy to prepare.
Frozen vegetables and fruits don’t require any of the chopping, or peeling, or washing that fresh produce entails. They also won’t go bad before you get a chance to eat them.
Frozen fruits and vegetables are usually picked and then frozen at the peak of their ripeness, which can actually preserve their nutritional value.
Research suggests that levels of certain vitamins, such as vitamin A and vitamin E, fiber, and minerals are similar in frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables. Antioxidant activity between the two is also similar.
From stacks of pancakes to warm and hearty stews, frozen fruits or vegetables can be used in just about anything. If you’re looking for easy recipes to make with what’s in your freezer, keep reading for 13 frozen vegetable and fruit recipes your whole family is sure to love.
Who doesn’t enjoy a thick and creamy bowl of oatmeal for breakfast? If you’ve got frozen bananas handy, you can whip up this delicious caramelized banana oatmeal in under 30 minutes. Top with crushed walnuts, extra cinnamon, nut butter, or pecans.
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For a healthy breakfast on-the-go, blend this delicious sea green smoothie up in a matter of minutes. The recipe calls for only a handful of ingredients, including frozen pineapple and banana. It features spirulina, a protein-dense blue-green algae, which helps to give it its rich green coloring.
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For all the chocolate lovers out there, your breakfast just got a little bit sweeter. For a flavorsome meal that will motivate you to get you out of bed, whip up a stack of these vegan, chocolate chip zucchini pancakes. Make use of frozen zucchini in your freezer, and top with frozen berries or maple syrup.
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A bowl of warm vegetable soup is hearty and nourishing to the body. Plus, it only requires a large pot and a handful of frozen ingredients to make. Make a comforting bowl of veggie soup using frozen peas, carrots, green beans, corn, and potatoes. (Or any other frozen vegetables you have stored in your freezer).
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This cheesy, creamy, vegan broccoli soup is easy to make. It’s also healthy and mouthwateringly delicious. Plus, it is made without dairy, gluten or oil. The soothing bowl of soup features a savory, cheesy flavor made with nutritional yeast. Make it with frozen broccoli, potatoes, and carrots.
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For a delectable blend of Chinese and Mexican cuisine, try this vegan Mexican stir-fry. In a nutshell, this recipe is basically a mashup of fajitas and stir-fried rice. It is quick and easy to make. The stir-fry calls for frozen spinach and broccoli, but feel free to get creative.
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Not feeling in the mood to cook? This easy, one-pan Thai vegan red curry can be made in no time. Throw in a blend of frozen veggies for a flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy.
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You can never go wrong with pasta, especially Fettucine alfredo. This dish features a creamy, vegan cashew alfredo sauce made from cauliflower and cashews. Whip this simple fettuccine alfredo recipe up in 40 minutes using frozen cauliflower (or frozen broccoli and other veggies!).
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Crack open a bag of frozen carrots for a deliciously satisfying bowl of vegan chicken soup sans animal-derived ingredients. The soup features only a handful of ingredients, including beans, onion, garlic, and greens. Add a dash of black pepper to taste for a scrumptious and filling meal.
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This mouthwatering spring vegetable risotto recipe calls for seasonal, fresh produce. But, this Italian-inspired rice dish can be easily made with frozen sugar snap peas, asparagus, and zucchini.
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Put your frozen cannellini beans and carrots to good use by making this Italian-style white bean soup. Not only is this meal budget-friendly, but it’s also highly nutritious. It’s filled with vegetables, greens, and herbs. Top with vegan parmesan cheese and enjoy with a slice (or two) of buttered Italian bread.
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For a healthy dessert the kids are sure to love, try this raw, galaxy, cosmic-esque ice cream. This recipe makes use of frozen bananas and berries. Plus, it features the highly nutritious spirulina, which boasts countless health benefits. The banana-berry ice cream calls for a scoop of vanilla protein powder for a delicious hint of vanilla flavor.
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It’s like dessert, but for adults. For a tasty sangria and Piña Colada mashup, try this delicious pineapple and coconut frozen smoothie. The recipe calls for frozen chopped bananas and frozen pineapple. Simply add juice for a non-alcoholic beverage.
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This post was last modified on December 15, 2020 7:33 am