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.
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