These Freezer Meals Are an Easy Way to Stay Warm & Satisfied!

While cooking fresh meals is always great, having ready-to-go freezer meals handy can be great too! That’s why I’m sharing some of my favorite freezer friendly recipes:

 

What’s in the Zucchini Lasagna:

-2 zucchini, sliced into flat ‘noodles’ 

-1 ½ cups marinara

-1 cup ricotta 

-1 cup shredded mozzarella

-1 lb ground beef

-White onion, diced 

What to do: 

1- Preheat the oven to 375F.

2- Lightly cook the onion in a pan. Once translucent, add the ground turkey & cook thoroughly. 

3- Add the marinara to the ground beef & onion and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

4- Spread a layer of marinara mixture in the bottom of a glass casserole dish. 

5- Add a layer of zucchini noodles followed by ricotta and mozzarella. Repeat until you’re left with marinara on top. 

6- Bake for 15-20 minutes and remove. Add final layer of mozzarella & bake for 10 more minutes. 

7- Let cool completely, & freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. 

 

What’s in the Chicken Stir Fry:

-2 chicken breasts, cooked & seasoned. 

-Rice of choice

-Your favorite veggies (I used broccoli, peppers, onion, carrots, mushrooms)

What to do: 

1- In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat & add veggies (if using carrots, cook those for a few minutes before adding others).

2- Cook veggies until soft. Add your favorite spices like salt, garlic, ginger, etc.)

3- Add cooked chicken to the mixture and stir. 

4- Optional: Add cooked rice to the bottom of your glass container (you could also make rice at the time of eating). 

5- Pour the veggie mixture into your airtight container & freeze. 

Note: Add sauce like coconut aminos when you’re ready to eat it. 

 

What’s in the Veggie Chili:

-2 15oz cans kidney beans

-2 15oz cans diced tomatoes

-1 can northern beans 

-Bell pepper 

-Onion

-1-2 cups green beans 

-3-6 carrots & celery stalks 

-½ cup veggie broth 

-Seasoning (I use chili powder, cumin, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, salt) 

What to do: 

1- Sautée the carrots in oil for a few minutes. 

2- Add onion, peppers, and celery. 

3- Add in beans & diced tomatoes. Mix well. 

4- Add greens beans and stir. 

5- Add veggie broth & spices.

6- Bring to a boil & then simmer for 2 hours. 

7- Place in container & freeze. 

 

What’s in the Beef Stroganoff: 

-1 LB ground beef

-Chickpea noodles 

-2 cups spinach

-2 cups mushrooms 

-1 onion

-½ cup Greek yogurt 

-½ cup beef broth

-2 tbsps almond flour 

What to do: 

1- Cook the beef and prepare the noodles according to package instructions.

2- In a pan, sauté the onion and mushrooms until soft. 

3- Add the almond flour and stir. Then add Greek yogurt and broth. 

4- Add the spinach and cook until soft. 

5- Place in container and freeze until ready to eat. 

Note: Cool all meals before freezing. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw completely before heating.