Clear Your Freezer With These 10 Delicious Frozen Vegetable Recipes
Maybe you stocked up on fresh, organic vegetables and took time to freeze them for the winter, or maybe you snagged a few bags of already-frozen veggies.
Either way, if you're searching for ideas on how to cook your freezer stash of goodies, look no further! Read on to discover some of our favorite frozen vegetable recipes.
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One-Pot Penne Bolognese
One pot = way less time doing dishes after you eat this hearty meal!
Utilizing a frozen bag of onions, carrots, and celery, this bolognese recipe from Cascadian Farm in Skagit Valley is an easy, mess-free weeknight meal.
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Quinoa Curry Bowl
Grab a big bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables and that jar of quinoa, and consider throwing together this simple, yet delectable curry bowl.
Perfect for meal prepping or a quick lunch while you work from home, this dish is filling and flavorful without the addition of extra oil or salt.
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Basil-Ricotta Cheese Dumplings with Creamy Peas & Bacon
There's something about homemade dumplings that make a meal particularly special.
This recipe doesn't require a ton of ingredients, but it creates a dish that's restaurant-worthy.
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Smoky Shrimp, Corn & Pea One-Pot Pasta
Another recipe that only uses one pan, this smoky shrimp pasta is a great recipe for clearing out that freezer full of frozen corn, peas, and spinach.
If you have any fresh veggies that are on their way to being overripe, just toss 'em in the mix!
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Deep-Dish Broccoli and Cheddar Pizza
Who says you can't have your greens on top of pizza?
This recipe from Martha Stewart features broccoli, soppressata, and cheddar, but pizza is probably the easiest food to customize, so feel free to sub in more veggies, take out the meat, or change the cheese altogether.
Psst, this would be a great recipe to try on the Co-op's own take-and-bake pizza dough!
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Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna
If you recently purchased or inherited a trusty cast iron pan, now's the time to put it to the test!
This vegetarian skillet lasagna takes a little over an hour to bake and utilizes frozen spinach, so no need to rush to the store for fresh greens!
And if you want to make it vegan, simply sub out the mozzarella for a plant-based substitute.
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Corn Risotto with Tomatoes & Spinach
Served as either a side dish or the main course, this risotto can be adapted to use frozen corn, spinach, and tomatoes, making it another freezer-busting recipe worth trying.
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Afghan Vegetable & Chickpea Soup (Tarkari)
One of the dishes that frozen vegetables lend themselves particularly well to is soup!
This Afghan-inspired soup utilizes frozen corn and peas, and chickpeas add some necessary carbohydrates to the meal.
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Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with Spinach
Who doesn't love scalloped potatoes served alongside our Classic Meatloaf made right here at the Co-op?
We also won't judge if you just eat these straight out of the casserole dish... they're that good.
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Root Vegetable Hash With Black Beans
Hash is one of those meals that is so simple but can be made extraordinary based on what unique flavor combinations you give it.
This particular recipe utilizes Cascadian Farm's frozen root vegetable hashbrowns, black beans, cumin, and chili powder, giving it a bit of a Southwest-inspired flair.