Our freezers are packed with frozen veggies right now. Here are 20 of our favorite ways to transform these humble ingredients into tasty meals, sides, and snacks that will please all hunkered down families.
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RecipeFusilli with Peas and Feta
Flavored with a good dose of dill and tangy feta, this bright green pasta is a delicious way to celebrate spring. -
RecipePearl Onion Gratin with Parmesan, Savory & Thyme
This creamy holiday favorite is good anytime of year. Frozen pearl onions make it incredibly convenient because you don't need to peel each individual, tiny onion. -
RecipeGolden Chicken, Corn & Orzo Soup
This lemon- and saffron-flavored soup comes together in a snap thanks to frozen corn and rotisserie (or leftover roast) chicken. -
RecipeRadish, Carrot, and Edamame Stir-Fry
A quick turn in a sizzling-hot wok gives radishes and carrots deliciously browned edges. Be sure to cut the vegetables into uniform slices so they cook evenly. This is a great side dish for seafood.
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RecipeRoast Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Artichokes & Lemon
Because the artichokes are not quite thawed when roasted, they steam a little during cooking, which makes the chicken incredibly moist. A simple green salad is all you need to round out dinner.
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RecipeHash-Brown Breakfast Casserole
The bell peppers, onion, ham, and cheese in this dish call to mind a Denver omelet. Combined with the eggs and frozen hash-brown potatoes, they make an easy, hearty breakfast bake. -
RecipeQuick Beef Stew with Red Wine and Rosemary
Long-cooked stews coax flavor from tough cuts of meat but require time. This weeknight-friendly dish features rib-eye, which adds deep flavor after only a short time in the stew pot, along with frozen pearl onions, peas, and carrots, to reduce prep time. -
RecipeSpinach & Artichoke Dip
Frozen spinach is the backbone of this classic, creamy appetizer. -
RecipeGreen Peas with Bulgur, Garlic, Fresh Herbs, and Feta
This simple tabbouleh-inspired side is perfect with grilled chicken or seared pork chops. -
RecipeGoat Cheese & Chile Corn Spoonbread
Hot chiles and tangy goat cheese add excitement to sweet, soothing corn pudding. The heat level is customizable, so you might want to keep it mild if serving kids.
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RecipeSeared Rib-Eye Steaks with Edamame & Garlic
Looking for more ways to add soy to your diet? Give potatoes a break and pair this steak with bright edamame, or soybeans, instead. Look for frozen edamame in the frozen foods section of the supermarket, or blanched edamame in the produce section. If you can’t find them, toss drained, canned cannellini beans with the garlic oil for a delicious side.
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RecipePotato-Artichoke Gratin
This creamy potato gratin is a must for a Réveillon menu. The caramelized onions add loads of flavor, while the artichokes give the dish a lovely tangy edge that cuts through the richness.
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RecipeSpinach with Yogurt & Chickpeas
Part side dish, part sauce, this puréed spinach is my take on the Indian dish called saag. Thick, Greek-style yogurt is the key to getting the texture of this dish just right. You can buy it at most grocery stores, or make your own by straining regular whole-milk yogurt.
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RecipeBroccoli and Ham Quiche
The chunky filling of ham, broccoli, and Gruyère practically makes this quiche a one-dish meal. Though the recipe calls for fresh broccoli, frozen is an easy substitute. -
RecipeTurkey and Corn Quesadillas with Guacamole
There are so many ways to use up Thanksgiving leftovers, but none so easy as simple quesadillas. Put a Tex-Mex spin on your leftover turkey with this quick and easy dinner.
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RecipePea and Scallion Soup
This fresh-tasting soup has a bit of texture to it. Add bread or a sandwich, and it’s a super-simple, homey lunch. Strain it, and it’s a silky, refined first course. It’s delicious chilled, too.
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RecipeShrimp and Edamame Fried Rice
Frozen edamame gives this mellow-flavored version of the take-out favorite a nice pop of color, flavor, and texture. -
RecipePork Fajitas with Pan-Roasted Corn and Pineapple Salsa
Strips of spiced pork get quickly seared and then topped with a sweet and tangy salsa in this summery take on Tex-Mex.
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RecipeSmashed Potatoes and Peas with Lemon and Dill
This easy, summery riff on mashed potatoes is terrific with seared or grilled fish. -
RecipeCavatappi with Artichokes and Three Cheeses
Cavatappi resemble elongated elbow macaroni and are the perfect shape for this rich and creamy dish—the herbs, cheeses, and sliced artichoke hearts cling to the spirals. By using a combination of frozen artichoke hearts and fresh chives and mint, you can produce a fast and flavorful vegetarian meal in no time.
