frozen vegetables Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:04:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Good Meals to Freeze for Later https://falafelandcaviar.com/good-meals-to-freeze-for-later/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:59:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16163 One of the best things about the modern home freezer is that it allows us to save food more or less indefinitely. Whether you have leftovers or you just like to make your food ahead of time, freezing some meals is a great way to store prepared food long-term. If you do, you’ll have some […]

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]]> One of the best things about the modern home freezer is that it allows us to save food more or less indefinitely. Whether you have leftovers or you just like to make your food ahead of time, freezing some meals is a great way to store prepared food long-term. If you do, you’ll have some food ready to go if you’re ever out of ingredients or time–all you need is a way to heat it up. Here are some of the best meals to freeze.

Stews and Dals

Often if you make dal with lentils or any other kind of stew, you’ll be making a big pot. That means you’ll have lots of leftovers, which you might not feel like eating all week long. In this case this is a meal that heats back up perfectly–just freeze in a plastic container (NOT glass–it will shatter in the cold) and heat in a pot when you want to eat it. The one thing to keep in mind is that these dishes often include potatoes and chunks of potato often don’t reheat well, so consider skipping them if you can.

Breaded Chicken

Breaded and fried foods like schnitzel or breaded tofu are particularly good for freezing because they get crispy and yummy when reheated in the oven. They are also good for freezing because they are individual pieces, so you can take out and heat up exactly how much you like.

Cooked Vegetables

You can buy frozen vegetables if you like, but freezing them is even better for a few reasons. If you’ve got time to cook, you can cook exactly the vegetables you like with the spices and flavors you like. It’s also cheaper to buy vegetables and cook them yourself than to buy them frozen. You can then warm them back up in the oven or put them into other meals you’re cooking without waiting around for them to cook through.

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]]> Why You Should Never Go For Canned Vegetables https://falafelandcaviar.com/why-you-should-never-go-for-canned-vegetables/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 19:23:42 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10519 When it comes to vegetables, there is definitely a hierarchy. Though the better and fresher the vegetable is, the pricier it gets, which is a privilege some people don’t get to have. However, just because you can’t buy fresh vegetables doesn’t mean you should go for canned. There are many reasons for this, but if […]

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]]> When it comes to vegetables, there is definitely a hierarchy. Though the better and fresher the vegetable is, the pricier it gets, which is a privilege some people don’t get to have. However, just because you can’t buy fresh vegetables doesn’t mean you should go for canned. There are many reasons for this, but if you have the option to get your vegetables frozen, always go for that!

Freshness

Frozen vegetables are still pretty fresh since they get frozen upon ripeness. The freezing process doesn’t involve any weird chemicals, additives, or stabilizers, unlike in canned vegetables, so you know you’re just getting the exact veggies you need.

Salt and Sugar

Often you will find in a can of vegetables that there are unusual sugar or salt contents since there should be neither of each. If there is naturally occurring sugar in the vegetable, that’s fine, but it shouldn’t be listed as an extra ingredient on the label. Canned vegetables do this a lot which means that you’re getting more than you bargained for and your vegetables won’t be as pure.

Longevity

Canned foods do last longer than frozen, but once it’s opened, canned foods will go bad quicker than frozen. So if you’re looking at how long an opened container will last, frozen always wins.

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]]> Biggest Mistakes You Might Be Making With Frozen Vegetables https://falafelandcaviar.com/biggest-mistakes-you-might-be-making-with-frozen-vegetables/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:53:42 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=7412 Frozen vegetables are a gift sent from God! We don’t have the access to all types of vegetables throughout the year, so the frozen packs really come in handy. You can use them for so many different recipes, put them in smoothies, salads, and much more. But still, people do make mistakes and we’re here […]

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]]> Frozen vegetables are a gift sent from God! We don’t have the access to all types of vegetables throughout the year, so the frozen packs really come in handy.

You can use them for so many different recipes, put them in smoothies, salads, and much more. But still, people do make mistakes and we’re here to help you figure them out.

You Defrost Them

Not all frozen vegetables need to be defrosted before cooking. Actually, you can cook with most of them right away. Waiting for the veggies to defrost can only cost you time. Instead, get to making your dish right away. If you feel that the veggies will release too much water, feel free to defrost them first.

Don’t Cook Them All

The best thing about these frozen packs is that you don’t even have to cook them. Simply take it out of the freezer and add them to your salad.

Avoid Buying Them Frozen If Available Fresh

This is something that most people forget. There are many types of vegetables that are available year-round, and they have the same quality. If you can get them fresh, forget about frozen.

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]]> Frozen Vegetables Are Here to Save the Day https://falafelandcaviar.com/frozen-vegetables-are-here-to-save-the-day/ Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:30:13 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=2604 Frozen vegetables are an awesome alternative to fresh in a lot of ways; they are normally much more affordable than fresh vegetables, they are widely available, and they stay for a long time in the freezer. These are so many different recipes you can make easily with frozen vegetables, so keep these in your freezer […]

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]]> Frozen vegetables are an awesome alternative to fresh in a lot of ways; they are normally much more affordable than fresh vegetables, they are widely available, and they stay for a long time in the freezer. These are so many different recipes you can make easily with frozen vegetables, so keep these in your freezer at all times!

Broccoli

Frozen broccoli is perfect to have for all sort of stir-frys. Whether you want to make it all vegetarian with tofu and soy sauce or go for spicy and garlicky shrimp, broccoli is a key player in stir-frys, fresh or frozen!

Peas

Frozen peas are perfect because they’re already shucked and are super delicious! One of the best recipes to make with them is pea soup. Just add some to a pot with a little broth and mint, blend it up and enjoy!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmqY2UZnZeR/?tagged=peasoup

Artichokes

Artichokes can be painful to eat and to buy. With some being as much as $3.50 per globe, it is simply and unfortunately unattainable for many. But, you can buy the hearts, which are really the best part, frozen, so you can use them all the time!Β Put them in a fresh tomato sauce with black olives and you have a delicious meal.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> frozen vegetables Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:04:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Good Meals to Freeze for Later https://falafelandcaviar.com/good-meals-to-freeze-for-later/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:59:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16163 One of the best things about the modern home freezer is that it allows us to save food more or less indefinitely. Whether you have leftovers or you just like to make your food ahead of time, freezing some meals is a great way to store prepared food long-term. If you do, you’ll have some […]

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]]> One of the best things about the modern home freezer is that it allows us to save food more or less indefinitely. Whether you have leftovers or you just like to make your food ahead of time, freezing some meals is a great way to store prepared food long-term. If you do, you’ll have some food ready to go if you’re ever out of ingredients or time–all you need is a way to heat it up. Here are some of the best meals to freeze.

Stews and Dals

Often if you make dal with lentils or any other kind of stew, you’ll be making a big pot. That means you’ll have lots of leftovers, which you might not feel like eating all week long. In this case this is a meal that heats back up perfectly–just freeze in a plastic container (NOT glass–it will shatter in the cold) and heat in a pot when you want to eat it. The one thing to keep in mind is that these dishes often include potatoes and chunks of potato often don’t reheat well, so consider skipping them if you can.

Breaded Chicken

Breaded and fried foods like schnitzel or breaded tofu are particularly good for freezing because they get crispy and yummy when reheated in the oven. They are also good for freezing because they are individual pieces, so you can take out and heat up exactly how much you like.

Cooked Vegetables

You can buy frozen vegetables if you like, but freezing them is even better for a few reasons. If you’ve got time to cook, you can cook exactly the vegetables you like with the spices and flavors you like. It’s also cheaper to buy vegetables and cook them yourself than to buy them frozen. You can then warm them back up in the oven or put them into other meals you’re cooking without waiting around for them to cook through.

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]]> Why You Should Never Go For Canned Vegetables https://falafelandcaviar.com/why-you-should-never-go-for-canned-vegetables/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 19:23:42 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10519 When it comes to vegetables, there is definitely a hierarchy. Though the better and fresher the vegetable is, the pricier it gets, which is a privilege some people don’t get to have. However, just because you can’t buy fresh vegetables doesn’t mean you should go for canned. There are many reasons for this, but if […]

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]]> When it comes to vegetables, there is definitely a hierarchy. Though the better and fresher the vegetable is, the pricier it gets, which is a privilege some people don’t get to have. However, just because you can’t buy fresh vegetables doesn’t mean you should go for canned. There are many reasons for this, but if you have the option to get your vegetables frozen, always go for that!

Freshness

Frozen vegetables are still pretty fresh since they get frozen upon ripeness. The freezing process doesn’t involve any weird chemicals, additives, or stabilizers, unlike in canned vegetables, so you know you’re just getting the exact veggies you need.

Salt and Sugar

Often you will find in a can of vegetables that there are unusual sugar or salt contents since there should be neither of each. If there is naturally occurring sugar in the vegetable, that’s fine, but it shouldn’t be listed as an extra ingredient on the label. Canned vegetables do this a lot which means that you’re getting more than you bargained for and your vegetables won’t be as pure.

Longevity

Canned foods do last longer than frozen, but once it’s opened, canned foods will go bad quicker than frozen. So if you’re looking at how long an opened container will last, frozen always wins.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0tQaaFp1Uh/

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]]> Biggest Mistakes You Might Be Making With Frozen Vegetables https://falafelandcaviar.com/biggest-mistakes-you-might-be-making-with-frozen-vegetables/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:53:42 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=7412 Frozen vegetables are a gift sent from God! We don’t have the access to all types of vegetables throughout the year, so the frozen packs really come in handy. You can use them for so many different recipes, put them in smoothies, salads, and much more. But still, people do make mistakes and we’re here […]

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]]> Frozen vegetables are a gift sent from God! We don’t have the access to all types of vegetables throughout the year, so the frozen packs really come in handy.

You can use them for so many different recipes, put them in smoothies, salads, and much more. But still, people do make mistakes and we’re here to help you figure them out.

You Defrost Them

Not all frozen vegetables need to be defrosted before cooking. Actually, you can cook with most of them right away. Waiting for the veggies to defrost can only cost you time. Instead, get to making your dish right away. If you feel that the veggies will release too much water, feel free to defrost them first.

Don’t Cook Them All

The best thing about these frozen packs is that you don’t even have to cook them. Simply take it out of the freezer and add them to your salad.

Avoid Buying Them Frozen If Available Fresh

This is something that most people forget. There are many types of vegetables that are available year-round, and they have the same quality. If you can get them fresh, forget about frozen.

The post Biggest Mistakes You Might Be Making With Frozen Vegetables appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

]]> Frozen Vegetables Are Here to Save the Day https://falafelandcaviar.com/frozen-vegetables-are-here-to-save-the-day/ Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:30:13 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=2604 Frozen vegetables are an awesome alternative to fresh in a lot of ways; they are normally much more affordable than fresh vegetables, they are widely available, and they stay for a long time in the freezer. These are so many different recipes you can make easily with frozen vegetables, so keep these in your freezer […]

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]]> Frozen vegetables are an awesome alternative to fresh in a lot of ways; they are normally much more affordable than fresh vegetables, they are widely available, and they stay for a long time in the freezer. These are so many different recipes you can make easily with frozen vegetables, so keep these in your freezer at all times!

Broccoli

Frozen broccoli is perfect to have for all sort of stir-frys. Whether you want to make it all vegetarian with tofu and soy sauce or go for spicy and garlicky shrimp, broccoli is a key player in stir-frys, fresh or frozen!

Peas

Frozen peas are perfect because they’re already shucked and are super delicious! One of the best recipes to make with them is pea soup. Just add some to a pot with a little broth and mint, blend it up and enjoy!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmqY2UZnZeR/?tagged=peasoup

Artichokes

Artichokes can be painful to eat and to buy. With some being as much as $3.50 per globe, it is simply and unfortunately unattainable for many. But, you can buy the hearts, which are really the best part, frozen, so you can use them all the time!Β Put them in a fresh tomato sauce with black olives and you have a delicious meal.

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