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Freezer Meals For Two

A collection of versatile freezer-friendly recipes designed for quick weeknight dinners and meal prep for two.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Proteins
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 lb lean chicken
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb shredded chicken
  • 1 lb salmon
Vegetables & Grains
  • 1 cup beans
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 1 cup colorful bell peppers
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup zucchini
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup light ricotta
  • 1 cup corn tortillas
  • 1 cup cheese
  • 1 cup herbs
Sauces & Condiments
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
Grains & Staples
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup oats
Other
  • 4 whole-grain buns whole-grain buns
  • 2 roasted sweet potatoes roasted sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup white beans

Method
 

  1. Portion turkey chili into containers for reheating.
  2. Freeze pre-chopped veggies and seasoned chicken together, then cook from frozen.
  3. Freeze stuffed peppers individually for easy reheating.
  4. Prepare and freeze large batches of lentil soup and baked ziti.
  5. Assemble chicken enchiladas with salsa and cheese, then freeze.
  6. Make salmon patties with oats and herbs, then freeze.

Notes

Use airtight containers for best freezing results and label with date.