Freezer-Friendly Plant-Based Dinner Recipes (2024)

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Freezer-Friendly Plant-Based Dinner Recipes (1)

Do you ever find yourself too tired to cook but still craving a nourishing, homemade meal? Freezer-friendly dinners to the rescue! Simply prepare any of the following meals ahead of time (weekends, days off, holidays, etc.) and then reheat on your busier days.

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The Best Vegan Meatballs

Tender, flavorful, 10-ingredient vegan meatballs made with quinoa and black beans! Infused with fresh herbs, tomato paste, and spices for big flavor. The perfect meatless meatball for pasta, sandwiches, and more!

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas

Smoky, hearty vegan enchiladas with black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and kale! This recipe puts our Easy Red Enchilada Sauce to use. The perfect simple, 9-ingredient meal for Mexican night!

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Kale Falafel Hummus Wraps

Made with kale and chickpeas, these falafel are a healthier take on one of our favorite Middle Eastern dishes. Delicious, satisfying, and only 30 minutes to prepare. Serve on greens or wrapped in chard or pita.

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*Freeze falafel ONLY

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Easy Vegan Falafel (Freezer-Friendly!)

Easy, 10-ingredient vegan falafel made with canned chickpeas to save time, and packed with flavor from parsley, cumin, and garlic. A simple, flavorful approach to restaurant-quality falafel!

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Caramelized Shiitake Mushroom Risotto

Easy-to-make vegan risotto infused with sautéed shallot and caramelized shiitake mushrooms! Hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.

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Spicy Red Lentil Curry

Insanely delicious, 30-minute red lentil curry! Saucy, hearty, and protein-rich. Perfect over brown rice for a simple, plant-based meal.

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30-Minute Potato Cauliflower Red Lentil Curry

A rich and hearty curry of potato, cauliflower, and red lentil made in just 30 minutes! Hearty, comforting, and incredibly satisfying.

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1-Pot Pumpkin Yellow Curry

Easy, 1-pot Pumpkin Curry with yellow curry paste, coconut milk, fresh vegetables, and pumpkin. A simple yet satisfying plant-based, gluten-free dinner!

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1-Pot Cauliflower Dal Green Curry

Green curry with coconut milk, moong dal, cauliflower, and loads of greens! A hearty, flavorful, 1-pot meal inspired by Indian and Thai cuisines!

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1-Pot Yellow Chickpea Cauliflower Curry

Easy, 1-pot Vibrant Yellow Curry with cauliflower and chickpeas! A 30-minute hearty and satisfying entrée or side perfect over greens, cauliflower rice, or grains!

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1-Pot Golden Curry Lentil Soup

1-pot goodness in the form of curried lentil soup! Rich with flavor, fiber, and protein and incredibly comforting. The perfect 30-minute healthy meal or side!

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Curried Kale, Potato & Lentil Soup (1-Pot!)

Hearty, comforting curry lentil soup with potatoes and kale! Big curry flavor in this 1-pot soup that comes together in less than 45 minutes. The perfect satisfying, healthy, plant-based meal.

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Lazy 1-Pot Vegan Tom Yum Soup

Easy, sweet and sour vegan Tom Yum soup made entirely in 1 pot with ingredients you likely have on hand right now! Weeknight comfort with tons of flavor!

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1-Pot Everyday Lentil Soup

An easy, everyday recipe for lentil soup with potatoes, carrots, kale, and simple herbs and seasonings. The perfect plant-based main or side that requires just 10 ingredients, 1 pot, and about 30 minutes to make.

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Easy 1-Pot Black Bean Soup

Easy-to-make, comforting black bean soup made with simple ingredients in 1 pot! A 30-minute meal or side that’s customizable and incredibly satisfying.

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1-Pot Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili

Incredibly delicious, 1-pot chili with butternut squash, fire-roasted tomatoes, quinoa, and two kinds of beans! Hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make!

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1-Pot Vegan Tortilla Soup

Brothy, vegan tortilla soup made in 1 pot! Shredded jackfruit is infused with garlic, chipotle peppers, vegetable broth, and lime. A hearty side or entrée for Mexican night.

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Hearty Lentil Fesenjān (Pomegranate Walnut Stew)

9-ingredient vegan Fesenjān made with lentils! A hearty stew of toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, onion, and spices. A comforting, Persian-inspired, plant-based meal!

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Fire-Roasted Tomato & Mung Bean Soup

Easy, 10-ingredient vegetable soup with fire-roasted tomatoes, tons of vegetables, and detoxifying mung beans! A hearty soup for the colder months that’s entirely vegan and gluten-free!

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1-Pot Vegan Minestrone (Gluten-Free)

Easy, 1-pot vegan and gluten-free Minestrone! Simple, wholesome ingredients, 30 minutes to prepare. SO delicious and perfect for late summer, fall, and winter!

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  1. Hillary says

    How do you recommend re-heating these meals after frozen? Would a slow cooker work? If so, would you suggest thawing first?

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    • Freezer-Friendly Plant-Based Dinner Recipes (22)Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Hillary, depending on the recipe you can reheat it in a slow cooker (soups, curries, chilis). You could also use an oven or a microwave for things like falafel or meatballs. Thawing could be helpful, it just depends on how soon you want to eat it.

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  2. Cath says

    What can I use instead of fire roasted tomatoes . I live in Northern Ireland & cannot buy them here ? Would it b ok to substitute with chopped tinned tomatoes ?
    Kindest regards
    Cath

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    • Freezer-Friendly Plant-Based Dinner Recipes (23)Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Cath, you can definitely use canned diced tomatoes, just know it might not be quite as flavorful. Should still be delicious! Hope that helps!

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  3. Andrea says

    Is there a way to download all of these recipes? It looks like a book yet I don’t see an easy
    way to create a .pdf, etc.?

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    • Freezer-Friendly Plant-Based Dinner Recipes (24)Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Andrea, there was an issue with it before, but you should be able to click the images now to see the recipes! Hope that helps!

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Freezer-Friendly Plant-Based Dinner Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can you freeze plant-based meals? ›

Cooking healthy vegan meals from scratch every day can seem overwhelming at first. That's where freezer meals can help! You can either double a recipe and freeze half, or you can do some bulk cooking and keep it frozen for another day when you don't feel like cooking.

What is best to freeze meals in? ›

Zip-top bags are great for freezing food because it's easier to get all the air out of them than it is with rigid containers. And zip-top bags have an added space-saving benefit: You can stack them, if you lay them flat to freeze first.

How do you make frozen ready meals? ›

They will just need heating in either the microwave or oven and are suitable to cook straight from the freezer. We always recommend you follow the heating instructions provided on the ready meal packaging before tucking in, as it is the best way to ensure the flavours and ingredients are at their very best.

Can Allplants meals be frozen? ›

All of our meals arrive to your door frozen where they can be stored in the freezer for up to 12 months from the date they are made. You will find the best-before date printed on the individual dish sleeve.

Can you eat frozen vegetables on a plant-based diet? ›

Your focus should be on whole foods such as fresh (or frozen) vegetables and fruit, protein sources that include legumes (lentils, peas, and beans), whole grains, nuts, and seeds. Long-lasting pantry staples include a variety of beans, chickpeas, spinach, coconut milk, tomatoes, olives, and corn.

Which food is not okay to freeze? ›

These include anything with both a high water content and a cell structure that will burst from the expansion of the freezing water. Examples include cucumbers, grapes, and all but the firmest vegetables. Some cheeses freeze well but others like ricotta or even sour cream tend to get gritty.

What are three foods that don't freeze well? ›

Foods That Do Not Freeze Well (SP 50-766)
FoodsUsual use
Icings made from egg whitesCakes, cookies
Cream or custard fillingsPies, baked goods
Milk sauces and graviesFor casseroles or gravies
Sour creamAs topping, in salads
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What meals can you batch cook and freeze? ›

Freezable family recipes
  • Sausage pasta bake. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
  • Meatballs in tomato, cardamom & lime sauce. A star rating of 3.8 out of 5. ...
  • Chicken & chorizo ragu. ...
  • Broccoli stem falafel bowl. ...
  • Creamy halloumi & tomato curry. ...
  • Chicken & bacon pie. ...
  • App onlyCheesy potato patchwork pie. ...
  • Peanut butter chicken.

What cooked foods freeze well? ›

Choose from dozens of delicious freezer meals including casseroles, baked pasta dishes, gumbo, pot roast, slow-cooker soups and stews, and more. You guests will never guess that you just popped that Turkey-Noodle-Poppy Seed Casserole out of the freezer.

What pans are best to freeze casseroles? ›

Oven-to-Freezer Dishes: Aluminum pans are ideal for dishes requiring baking before freezing.

How do you make frozen meals taste good? ›

If you have some fresh veggies, herbs, or fruit lying around the house, a few sprinkles or squeezes can instantly elevate a frozen meal. "Even just some basil or cilantro, or anything you can get your hands on like citrus, garlic, onions," Sánchez told Insider.

How to make frozen meals healthier? ›

Try improving their nutritional quality by using brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and low sodium pasta sauces and broths. You can also boost the nutrients and decrease the calories by adding non-starchy vegetables to the recipe such as bell peppers, dark leafy greens, mushrooms, carrots or zucchini squash.

How do you jazz up frozen meals? ›

Pump up with protein and fiber.

For frozen meals lacking in protein, top it with nuts and seeds or a half-cup of beans (drained, of course!) for additional protein and fiber. Or add in some leftover chicken, a can of tuna or other lean protein you have on hand.

Can plant-based meat be frozen after cooking? ›

Our products are perfectly safe for freezing before and after cooking, giving you great flexibility whether you're preparing meals for the week or just wanting something quick and easy in the freezer.

Can plant food be frozen? ›

It is very important that your plant food is not exposed to water or high humidity. If your plant food is a liquid, do not allow it to freeze. This can lead to the plant food changing in consistency and eventually becoming unusable earlier on. Additionally, the presence of microbes can also impact longevity.

How long does plant-based food last in the fridge? ›

When refrigerated at a consistent 1-4°C, plant-based meat remains fresh for up to 3 days, ensuring that its taste and nutritional value are preserved. In the freezer, however, plant-based meat can last up to an impressive 12 months.

Can you freeze plant food? ›

Most cooked plant-based foods can be frozen. Any raw fruit or vegetable with a high water content (celery, melons, apples, fresh leafy greens) should be kept out of the freezer unless you're using it for a smoothie. Plant-based dairy substitutes should be kept out of the freezer too, as they're likely to separate.

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