29 Healthy Freezer Meals You’ll Love

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29 Healthy Freezer Meals You’ll Love1/29 Chicken Pesto Meatballs 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan over low heat, stirring gently; add water if necessary. Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup meatball mixture with 1 cup spaghetti: 422 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. If you

To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight

love utilizing your freeze, you have to check out our ultimate guide to freezing food. 2/29 Broccoli Tuna Casserole 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Broccoli Tuna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350°. Bake the casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in the center to read

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat

165°. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 271 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 3/29 Sweet-and-Sour Beef Stew 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet-and-Sour Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1/2 fat

290 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. Still hungry? Find over 100 freezer meal ideas in this collection. 4/29 Roasted Vegetable Strata 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Vegetable Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat

to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in the center to read 165°. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 349 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 5/29 Sirloin Strips over Rice 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup rice: 318 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 595mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. These make-ahead freezer meals are perfect for busy nights. 6/29 Quinoa Unstuffed Peppers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Place cooled quinoa mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw

in the refrigerator overnight

in the refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 261 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat. 7/29 Apple Chicken 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Autumn Apple Chicken Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally

Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally. Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/2 cup apple mixture: 333 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit. Check out more meal planning recipes, tips and tricks. 8/29 Sloppy Joe Recipe 113 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joes Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch

Freeze directions: Freeze cooled garbanzo bean mixture in freezer containers

of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on buns or as a down-home topping for rice, biscuits or baked potatoes. —Laurie Hauser, Rochester, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 439 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1360mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 9/29 Easy Chana Masala 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze cooled garbanzo bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring

occasionally and adding a little water if necessary

occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Nutrition Facts: 0.750 cup garbanzo bean mixture with 3/4 cup rice: 359 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein. 10/29 Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze cooled lamb mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a

little broth or water if necessary

little broth or water if necessary. Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 383 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 11/29 Turkey Sweet Potato Chili 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Sweet Potato Chili Recipe: How to Make It Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the

refrigerator overnight

refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 243 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 12/29 Chicken Cacciatore 36 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Cacciatore Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken cacciatore recipe makes a good Sunday dinner, since the recipe is so simple to prepare. It’s inexpensive besides and loaded with

lots of vegetables

lots of vegetables. —Barbara Roberts, Courtenay, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 517 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein. 13/29 Chorizo and Chickpea Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chorizo and Chickpea Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup:

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 high-fat meat

180 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 high-fat meat. 14/29 Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups (calculated

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

without pasta and cheese): 147 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 15/29 Grilled Basil Chicken 2 Reviews Grilled Basil Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Freeze directions: Freeze chicken with marinade in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill as directed. Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half : 231 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated

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