Here are some freezer-friendly vegan meals and quick vegan snack ideas to keep you prepared and energized! 🌱✨
❄️ Freezer-Friendly Vegan Meals
These meals can be made in advance, frozen, and reheated for quick weeknight dinners!
1. Vegan Lentil Soup (Freezes for 3 Months)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions:
- Sauté onion & carrot in a pot for 5 min.
- Add lentils, tomatoes, cumin & broth. Simmer for 20 min.
- Cool completely, then freeze in portions.
To Reheat: Thaw overnight & heat on the stove.
2. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie (Freezes for 2-3 Months)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup lentils, cooked
- 1 cup frozen peas & carrots
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp thyme
Instructions:
- Mix lentils, peas, carrots, and seasonings in a baking dish.
- Spread mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 min. Cool, then freeze.
To Reheat: Bake at 375°F for 20 min.
3. Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry (Freezes for 3 Months)
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 sweet potato, diced
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions:
- Cook all ingredients in a pot for 20 min.
- Cool completely & freeze in portions.
To Reheat: Microwave or heat on the stove.
4. Vegan Burritos (Freezes for 2 Months)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup corn
- 4 tortillas
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients & roll into tortillas.
- Wrap each burrito in foil & freeze.
To Reheat: Microwave for 2 min or bake at 375°F for 10 min.
5. Vegan Pasta Bake (Freezes for 3 Months)
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta, cooked
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup dairy-free cheese
Instructions:
- Mix pasta, marinara, and spinach in a baking dish.
- Top with cheese & bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 min.
- Cool completely & freeze.
To Reheat: Bake at 375°F for 20 min.
🍏 Quick Vegan Snack Ideas
1. Peanut Butter Banana Toast
- Toast whole-grain bread, spread peanut butter, and top with banana slices & cinnamon.
2. Roasted Chickpeas
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil & spices (paprika, garlic powder), bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 min.
3. Avocado Crackers
- Spread mashed avocado on whole-grain crackers, top with red pepper flakes.
4. Energy Balls (No-Bake, 10 min prep)
- Mix 1 cup oats, ½ cup peanut butter, and ¼ cup maple syrup. Roll into balls & refrigerate.
5. Hummus & Veggies
- Dip carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers into hummus for a quick protein boost.
Would you like more meal-prep ideas or quick breakfast recipes? 😊
No comments:
Post a Comment
suggestions are always welcome.