Description
A simple and comforting recipe for freezer meal starters, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, peas)
- 1 cup cooked chicken or tofu, diced
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine broth, diced vegetables, and cooked chicken or tofu.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice or quinoa.
- Allow to cool slightly before portioning into freezer-safe containers.
- Label and freeze for future meals.
Notes
- Use any vegetables you have on hand.
- Substitute chicken with beans for a vegetarian option.
- Rice can be replaced with pasta or couscous.
- Make sure containers are airtight for best storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: freezer meal starters, easy meals, comfort food