Description
A guide to making healthy freezer meals that are easy to prepare and store.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa, reduce heat, and cover. Cook for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add lime juice and mix well.
- Let cool, then portion into freezer-safe containers.
- Label containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To serve, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
Notes
- Always rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Use any veggies you have on hand.
- Consider adding cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: freezer meals healthy, healthy meal prep, easy freezer recipes