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Healthy Freezer Meals for New Moms

Prepare nutritious, easy-to-freeze meals perfect for busy new moms. These recipes are versatile, flavorful, and designed to be made ahead for quick, healthy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
Canned Tomatoes & Sauces
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (15 oz) no salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups corn kernels
Spices & Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 tsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Chicken & Broth
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups no salt-added chicken broth
Coconut & Peanut Butter
  • 1 14 oz full-fat coconut milk
  • 0.25 cup natural peanut butter
Sauces & Condiments
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
Thickening & Additional Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 0.5 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Additional Proteins
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless raw chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
Additional Vegetables & Beans
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans (19 oz) no salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 can (4 oz) mild green chiles
Additional Seasonings
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 cup frozen corn
Broth & Liquids
  • 3-4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
Additional Flavorings
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons tamari sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
Meat & Preparation
  • 3-4 pounds beef shoulder

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients except broth to a large Ziploc bag, freeze up to 3 months.
  2. Thaw in fridge for 24 hours, then cook in slow cooker with 3 cups broth on low for 8 hours. Shred chicken, season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve with crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado, sour cream, cilantro.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and texture. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.