45 Gluten-Free Freezer Meals

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45 Gluten-Free Freezer Meals2/44 Sausage and Lentil Soup 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sausage and Lentil Soup with Spinach Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During the cooler months of the year, this soup makes regular appearances on our dinner table. It is approved by all, including my picky 6-year-old. —Kalyn Gensic, Ardmore, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 390 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1242mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 22g protein. 3/44 Louisiana Red Beans and

For extra heat, add red pepper sauce at the table

Rice 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Smoked turkey sausage and red pepper flakes add zip to this saucy, slow-cooked version of Louisiana red beans and rice. For extra heat, add red pepper sauce at the table. —Julia Bushree, Georgetown, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 291 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1070mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 13g fiber), 24g protein.

My leftover pulled pork chili recipe is a busy cook’s dream

4/44 Chunky Chipotle Pork Chili 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chunky Chipotle Pork Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My leftover pulled pork chili recipe is a busy cook’s dream. Make it ahead and reheat later—it’s even better the second day. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 340 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 834mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein. 5/44 Zucchini Pizza Casserole 347 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF

6/44 Pressure-Cooker Mushroom Pot

HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband has a hearty appetite, our two kids never tire of pizza, and I grow lots of zucchini. So this tasty tomato casserole is absolutely tops with us throughout the entire year. Once you’ve tried the recipe, you may even decide to grow more zucchini in your own garden next summer! —Lynn Bernstetter, White Bear Lake, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 315 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 6/44 Pressure-Cooker Mushroom Pot

Serve mashed potatoes alongside to soak up every last drop of the beefy gravy

Roast 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with wholesome veggies and tender beef, this is one company-special entree that will delight all ages. Serve mashed potatoes alongside to soak up every last drop of the beefy gravy. —Angie Stewart, Topeka, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef with 2/3 cup vegetables and 1/2 cup gravy: 316 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 7/44

Great Northern Bean Stew 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick and hearty stew with great northern beans is sure to chase the winter chills away. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 274 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 937mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein. 8/44 Sirloin Strips over Rice 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this

recipe in a movie magazine some 20 years ago

recipe in a movie magazine some 20 years ago. It was the favorite of some male star, but I don’t remember which one. Its great flavor and the fact that leftovers just get better have made it a family favorite! —Karen Dunn, Kansas City, Missouri 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. 9/44 Slow-Cooker Country-Style Ribs 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Country-Style Ribs Recipe photo by

My family practically cheers whenever I make it!

Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Quick to prep for the slow cooker, this dinner is terrific with a salad and a fresh side. My family practically cheers whenever I make it! —Cheryl Mann, Winside, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked pork with 1/3 cup sauce: 598 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 1443mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 10/44 Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago my husband and I were vacationing in France and came across an open market where a man from Spain was making paella in a skillet; we’ve been hooked ever since. I love to whip this up for a large group, but if the gathering is small, I know I can easily freeze leftovers for another time. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 331 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 693mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g

sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein

sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 11/44 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: I’d just been apple picking and wanted to bake something new with the bounty. I decided on apple chicken by throwing them in the slow cooker with some barbecue sauce. The dish fills my whole house with the most delicious smell. —Caitlyn Hauser, Brookline, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit

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. 12/44 Sassy Salsa Meat Loaves Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 2 loaves (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a twist on classic meat loaf. You can make these loaves ahead, and they’ll last for a few days. Make meat loaf sandwiches with the leftovers, buns and a little Monterey Jack cheese. —Tasha Tully, Owings Mills, Maryland Nutrition Facts:

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

1 piece: 237 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/44 Turkey Sausage and Lentil Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was given to me by my son, Chris, and we have it several times during the winter months. —Kathy Mazur, Sarasota, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 187 calories,

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

3g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 639mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat. 14/44 Taco Bowls 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love this delicious taco-style dish because of its super simple prep. Each serving is so easy to customize to everyone’s individual tastes thanks to the toppings. It’s become a regular when we’re entertaining. —Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 389 calories, 13g fat

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

(5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 15/44 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: I love this quick and healthy Indian-inspired dish so much I always make sure to have the ingredients stocked in my pantry. It makes weeknight dinners feel a little more special. —Janeen Judah, Houston, Texas Nutrition Facts: 0.750 cup garbanzo bean mixture with 3/4 cup rice: 359

This is my go-to pepper stew

calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein. 16/44 Slow-Cooked Stuffed Pepper Stew 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Stuffed Pepper Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my go-to pepper stew. When my garden yields green peppers, I dice and freeze them for those cold, blustery days to come.—Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 327 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1637mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate

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