When it comes to quick, healthy meals, there’s nothing more helpful than frozen vegetables. Not only is it an easy, time-saving ingredient, but frozen vegetables pack all the nutrition of fresh—and won’t go bad in your crisper drawer. Check out the five frozen vegetables we always have on hand.
5 Frozen Vegetables to Keep in Your Freezer
Chopped Spinach
Keeping a bag—as opposed to the solid brick—of these greens on hand means you can grab a handful here and there for any of your mealtime needs, like greening up an omelet or adding a vitamin K boost to a smoothie.
Cheesy Spinach Fritters Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Recipe to Try: Cheesy Spinach Fritters
Mirepoix Blend
Stash this basic building-block combo (chopped carrots, celery and onion) in your freezer and save some serious prep time.
Parmesan White Beans Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Recipe to Try: Parmesan White Beans
Frozen Peas
Keep a big bag on hand to pump up the veg in mac and cheese, fried rice or pasta or to puree into soups and dips.
Quinoa with Peas & Lemon Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Recipe to Try: Quinoa with Peas & Lemon
Cubed Butternut Squash
These ready-to-use chunks are super-versatile for mashing or sautéing.
Curried Mashed Butternut Squash Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Recipe to Try: Curried Mashed Butternut Squash
Broccoli & Cauliflower Blend
This family-friendly classic is great for casseroles, sautés and stir-fries.
Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Recipe to Try: Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower
Cheesy Spinach Fritters Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Cheesy Spinach Fritters
Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Parmesan White Beans Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Parmesan White Beans
Quinoa with Peas & Lemon Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Quinoa with Peas & Lemon
Curried Mashed Butternut Squash Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Curried Mashed Butternut Squash
Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower
