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15 Make Ahead Freezer Meals That Will Save Your Weeknights

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I’ll admit that I often skipped breakfast for cereal bars on the go and made-from-scratch dinners for expensive, not-so-healthy takeout meals. The reality of preparing a full sit-down dinner at the end of the day between two young kids who work late and a husband who works late is usually inconceivable to me. Input: Frozen food in advance.

When it comes to balancing the busyness of life with healthy, affordable meals, freezer meals are an easy alternative that minimizes dinner prep and doesn’t compromise. For those of us who struggle to eat together at the end of the day, it’s the ultimate budget and timeless choice.

Main image Sulti Abasti.

15 Ahead Frozen Foods for Streamlined Weekday Meals

Frozen food is not a TV dinner in the freezer section of a supermarket. They are partially or fully assembled meals that are made from scratch in advance and reheated or cooked before eating.

Make a double batch of one of these over the weekend and freeze the rest for the weekday option that feels like money in the bank. energy becomes important. Scroll through to find 15 of your favorite pre-freezer meals you should consider adding to your weekday meal plan.

Dam That a Keeper Winter Vegetable Lasagna

Why we love it: Making pasta from scratch was a lot of work and felt confined to Sundays. With proper planning, patience, and practice, this meal is perfect for freezing and serving when you’re feeling a little overwhelmed with homemade meals.

Hero Ingredients: Pesto is the perfect complement to bechamel.

slow cooker chicken tikka masala

Why we love it: Tikka masala is one of my favorite dishes, but I find that I usually order this meal takeaway style because it requires attention to the cooking process. This slow cooker version of one of my top 10 favorite recipes is a great way to enjoy the delicious flavors of a staple without spending hours in the kitchen.

Hero Ingredients: As the star of this recipe, it’s hard to pick a favorite between curry powder and coconut milk.

Vegan meatballs with mushrooms and white beans

Why we love it: Spaghetti with meatballs is one of the most nostalgic recipes. Shiitake mushrooms and cannellini beans are the rich and flavorful ingredients used as the base for this recipe. Not to mention the endless amount of grains and vegetables you can serve them with. (Spaghetti noodles are just the beginning.)

Hero Ingredients: Thanks to the shiitake mushrooms, the umami is addictive.

Big Green Immune-Boosting Vegetable Soup

Why we love it: Maybe the winter weather is making you feel down, or maybe you’re trying to avoid grocery shopping. Either way, this veggie soup will leave you (and possibly your wallet) feeling better than before.

Hero Ingredients: Cashews give warmth to this soup due to its nutty and sweet flavor.

Roast chicken and vegetable confit

Why we love it: If you’re looking for something that lasts longer than a few days, this roast chicken and vegetable confit is for you. Dipping vegetables in olive oil may sound intimidating, but trust me, there are plenty of flavors that complement chicken.

Hero Ingredients: Fingering potatoes stand out as the perfect partner for confit olive oil dishes.

turkish chile verde

Why we love it: If you’re looking for vegetarian chili, look no further. Freezing this chili to save for later is a great way to whip up soup on an unexpectedly chilly day. This is an excellent method.

Hero Ingredients: The ground cinnamon in the spice mixture gives this chili the warmth and sweetness you’ve been looking for.

“Creamy” Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger and Coconut Milk

Why we love it: Save this delicious soup for when your energy levels are low and your nights are hectic. Simple, healthy, and packed with cold-fighting ingredients like turmeric, ginger and honey, it’s the perfect reset meal.

Hero Ingredients: Turmeric is a great anti-inflammatory ingredient that gives this soup its golden color.

Skillet eggplant lasagna

Why we love it: One-pot dinners are often underrated. This healthy skillet lasagna eschews heavy meats like sausage and ground beef, but brings in all the flavor with slices of eggplant.

Hero Ingredients: To say the least, the eggplant enhances the pleasure of this dish.

Sweet potato falafel veggie burger

Why we love it: Another great sweet potato recipe we can’t get enough of, these sweet potato falafel burgers take all the hassle out of making sure you have a filling, nutritious dinner on your table. is an excellent method for

Hero Ingredients: Chickpeas are the binding ingredient in these patties.

sheet pan chicken fajitas

Why we love it: Everything about this sheetpan fajita recipe is ideal for large groups, but also for cooking large quantities with minimal ingredients. (There are only 5 PS!) Despite the minimal ingredient list, the flavors in this recipe do not disappoint.

Hero Ingredients: Use taco seasoning or chili powder to add real flavor and season the chicken.

Coconut Curry Red Lentil Soup

Why we love it: I’ve been making several versions of this coconut curry red lentil soup for a while and am constantly tweaking the spices and vegetables I throw in the mix. But these are constants: lots of curry powder, creamy coconut milk, and I everytime I feel great after eating this soup. It gives you the atmosphere of “great satisfaction without feeling heavy” that is hard to get.

Hero Ingredients: Curry powder is indispensable for fragrant soup.

slow cooker chicken and white bean chili

Why we love it: Chili makes it easy to double and triple recipes, and you can set up a self-serve bar of toppings so guests can make their own bowls just the way they like it, so it’s great for masses. One of my favorites to offer. seconds.

Hero Ingredients: Chili chicken is highly underrated.

One Pot Pasta Primavera with Vegetables and Ricotta Cheese

Why we love it: This is an infinitely adaptable recipe, allowing you to swap and replace the vegetables you have on hand. Frozen vegetables are great to cook with pasta, as this pea demonstrates. You don’t even need to unzip it beforehand. Keep in mind that different vegetables will cook at different rates. Hard vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, and peppers will take longer to soften. I like to toss the tomatoes and peas a few minutes before everything is ready, so they’re just barely soft without losing their shape.

Hero Ingredients: Ricotta features cake as the top ingredient on this list.

Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Why we love it: Finally, a vegetarian chili that everyone, including carnivores, will love. Packed with hearty black beans, flavorful veggies, and tons of spices (plus all the toppings), no one misses the meat. And did we mention the incredible amount of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals in this bowl?

Hero Ingredients: Sweet potatoes and chilies, how can you resist?

burger chicken lettuce wrap

Why we love it: These patties are very easy to make ahead of time, freeze, and then thaw and heat in the oven or skillet when you’re ready to eat. Also great for dressing yourself up. Freeze fully cooked patties, thaw and reheat in the oven or hot skillet.

Hero Ingredients: Sliced ​​avocado is a fresh and delicious topping for these wraps.

This post was originally published on February 3, 2020 and has since been updated.

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