Description
A delightful recipe for healthy freezer meals that you can prepare in advance for easy, nutritious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced bell pepper and sauté until soft.
- Stir in cooked brown rice, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Let the mixture cool before portioning into freezer-safe containers.
- Label and date each container before placing them in the freezer.
Notes
- Substitute brown rice with quinoa for a different grain.
- Use any beans you prefer, such as kidney or pinto beans.
- Feel free to add diced cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- This meal can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Freezer
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy freezer meals, easy meal prep, nutritious recipes