THE FOOD TO KEEP IN YOUR FREEZER AT ALL TIMES - PART 2

Frozen food can be a lifesaver on those nights when you have nothing more than a few cans of beans in the pantry. Imagine a world where you could eat something different for every meal without having to prep it from scratch or run to the store every day to buy the fresh ingredients you need.

Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, having a freezer full of healthy or ready-to-eat meals is a wonderful thing for people with hectic life schedules.

Here are more foods you should always have available in your freezer to make your meal-prepping process easy.

Spinach

Frozen spinach is packaged at peak ripeness, so you can enjoy these leafy greens even when they’re not in season. Although thawed spinach will not work well in a salad, it is great when cooked. Add some kale in the freezer, too, to add variety.

Nuts and Seeds

Flaxseed, sesame seeds, pistachios, pecans… It can be annoying to buy them in bulk only to use a cup of them for a recipe or as a midday snack once or twice, only to find they’ve gone rancid the next time you want them. Try freezing nuts and seeds in Ziplock bags instead. You can measure the amount you want as you need them, and they thaw quickly.

Peas

Frozen peas are great to have stocked in your freezer when running low on fresh veggie options. Peas are versatile – they can be used for quick and easy pasta or rice dishes, as well as pot pies and casseroles. And don’t forget those simple side dishes.

Broth

Something else that’s extremely versatile and delicious is homemade broth. It only lasts about a week in your refrigerator, but in the freezer, it can stay good for at least six months. Having broth can come in quite handy when you’re in the sudden mood for soups and sauces.