Batch cooking + freezing it

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Anita4548
Anita4548 Posts: 39 Member
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Hi everyone,

I am looking for some meal recipes that I can freeze. I do rice and vegetables and freeze them in individual bags but I am looking for something different?
Please share your recipes that freeze well! I am looking for both vegetarian and non vegetarian recipes. I, myself am vegetarian however my partner is not and we have a very hard time choosing what to eat. He eats a lot of take aways and I would like to persuade him to eat more cooked meals, however he always says " I am too tired and can't cook/can't wait for you to cook" So for such occasions I would like to have something freezed I can just put in the microwave and eat.

Thanks x :)

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  • lazieats
    lazieats Posts: 185 Member
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    My favorite go-to is the site www.veganinthefreezer.com I really like her recipes and they are all set up to be frozen and reheated. They aren't designed to be "low-fat" or anything. But, honestly, they aren't bad in the calorie department and if I need to, I just swap out an ingredient or two to 'fix it."
  • dittmarml
    dittmarml Posts: 351 Member
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    My favorite: Just made it over the weekend and froze some, am eating some. It's vegetarian (vegan) but you can add sour cream or yoghurt when you serve it; also can cut some sausage into it for your mate if he has to have meat. But I know plenty of meat eaters who like it just as is.

    Spicy Citrusy Black Beans - at http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spicy_citrusy_black_beans/
  • Anita4548
    Anita4548 Posts: 39 Member
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    Thanks!! This website looks awesome - I will definitely go through it.

    dittmarml, thank you! I love black beans :))
  • writergeek313
    writergeek313 Posts: 390 Member
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    Chili, spaghetti sauce (which you can use in a lot of different ways besides just with pasta), curries, stuffed peppers, and stews freeze well in my experience. My freezers are pretty full right now, but once I empty them a bit, I'm going to make a double batch of these: http://www.thegardengrazer.com/2012/06/quinoa-fajita-burritos.html I was sad when the last batch was gone because they were so good!
  • aNewYear123
    aNewYear123 Posts: 279 Member
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    BBQ pulled pork freezes very well - there are a lot of crock pot recipes for it. Also, grilled chicken breasts freeze well and when you take them out they can be added to anything from salads to quesadillas.
  • shellma00
    shellma00 Posts: 1,684 Member
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    Pinterest!!! Just use the search button and you will find tons of websites. I have a board just for Freezer Cooking!
  • bamagrits15
    bamagrits15 Posts: 131 Member
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    http://thrivinghomeblog.com/healthy-recipes-index/healthy-freezer-meals-recipes/

    I have been looking for a good resource too. I wish these have a calorie count.

    Skinnymom.com and skinnytaste.com have some recipes too.
  • Anita4548
    Anita4548 Posts: 39 Member
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    Thanks for the suggestions guys xx
  • breefoshee
    breefoshee Posts: 398 Member
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    I'm ALL about batch cooking and freezing it... I have food in the freezer for the next 2 weeks! Heres a few in my freezer now:


    *Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Bowls--- Seriously a staple in my diet!
    http://www.budgetbytes.com/2011/07/taco-chicken-bowls/
    (budgetbytes has tons of great freezable meals-- many vegetarian options also)

    *Taco Soup
    http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/09/black-bean-taco-soup-freezer-meal.html

    ^^ you could probably substitute the meat in this one for different kinds of beans-- I like to do blackbeans and kidney beans.

    **My lasagna recipe- Last time, I substituted the noodles for Zucchini and used ground turkey. I cooked everything (stove top) and put them together and just put them in the freezer. Now, I just have to let them defrost and pop them in the oven.
    Lasagna

    2lbs Ground Beef

    1 Large Onion

    1 Bell Pepper

    1 Large can Diced Tomatoes

    1 can rotel(drained)

    1 can tomato sauce

    1 can tomato paste

    Garlic powder

    Onion Powder

    Italian Seasoning

    Salt

    Pepper

    Tonys

    Bay Leaf

    Lasagna Noodles

    Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese



    Brown 2 lb ground beef, drain

    Sauté 1 large onion and 1 bell pepper.

    Return beef to pot

    Add: 1 large can diced tomatoes. 1 can rotel drained, 1 can sauce, 1 small can paste.

    Season with garlic powder. Onion powder. Italian seasoning. Salt. Pepper. Tonys. Bay leaf.

    Bring to boil (watch it or it will stick) reduce heat to low and Cook 1 to 2 hours.

    Layer sauce noodles cheese and bake 30 minutes.

    I use mozzarella and cheddar.


    I also make protein bars and freeze them up too:
    *Protein Chocolate bars

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/video-jamie-eason-chocolate-protein-bars.htm

    *Protein Cinnamon Cake

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-recipes-cinnamon-swirl-protein-bread.html


    *Protein Honey Crisp (seriously the best)

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-recipes-honey-almond-protein-crisps.html
  • shannonin
    shannonin Posts: 130 Member
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    I made a Black Bean Enchilada Casserole, you just layer beans, enchilada sauce, cheese and corn tortillas (has to be corn, flour doesn't cut as easily after baked and try not to overlap), then you bake at 350 for 30 min and you can freeze and reheat and it does really well.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
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    A lot of the meals I already make have been mentioned here but I would also add:

    Calzones - you can make these with different fillings for you and your partner

    Enchiladas - I make chicken enchiladas but have also made vegetarian enchiladas with black beans, zucchini, and squash.


    I also will buy a large family pack of ground beef, or multiple packages of ground turkey, and fry it all up at once then freeze it in 1 lb portions in ziplock bags. That way I have them ready to go for chili, spaghetti, tacos, etc.

    I also make salsa chicken in the crockpot and that can become filling for pretty much anything - salads, tortilla soup, enchiladas, rice bowls, etc.
  • trisH_7183
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
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    I make & freeze meatballs. Started with ground turkey & ground beef. Now I use all turkey & no one has noticed.I freeze on a cookie sheet,then pop into zip lock bags.Great for spaghetti,subs,in a cream or barbecue sauce over baked/mashed potatoes,brown rice,zucchini noodles or pasta.
    From Pinterest

    http://happymoneysaver.com/making-50-freezer-meals-in-one-day/
  • FitnessMeagan1105
    FitnessMeagan1105 Posts: 57 Member
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    saving for later

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