Favorite healthier freezer meal?

ShangriLewis · 03-08-2014, 11:12 PM

I am going to take a freezer meal to a friend who is undergoing a mastectomy? It needs to feed around 9 people. They normally eat pretty healthy. I never have any luck with frozen meals. Something I can put in a casserole, attach directions and it be really easy. I know they love Mexican food.

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cro · 03-08-2014, 11:17 PM

Enchiladas?

ShangriLewis · 03-09-2014, 12:35 AM

I might because her dh loves enchiladas

. I might do black bean chili because I do that well.

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HuggaBuggaMommy · 03-09-2014, 07:50 AM

I make something I call "Taco Pasta" - which is basically ziti but you substitute salsa for the tomato sauce. For the non-veg crowd, I mix ground beef, usually those tri-colored pasta ruffles, a jar of salsa, Mexican-blend cheese and, if I have it on hand, I'll chop some veggies into it (peppers, tomatoes, onions, sometime zucchini). Top with shredded cheese (if you want) and bake until it's all melted.

Aerynne · 03-09-2014, 08:21 AM

I freeze taco soup, curries (Thai or Indian), lentil soup, enchiladas, and burritos.

I do not freeze noodles, potatoes, or rice. IME there are texture problems when they thaw. So I will freeze something that goes with rice, but just cook the rice fresh to go with it.

RiverRock · 03-09-2014, 08:33 AM

These enchiladas are wonderful, and freeze well. Happygrl posted the recipe years ago on the once a month cooking thread (or something like that). Her recipe was identical, except she used two jalapeños instead of the pickled jalapeños, and for the cheese, 1 cup of sharp white cheddar and 1 cup of monterey jack. I usually cook use leftover chicken and cook it separate from the sauce and just add it in at the end. I also use flour tortillas instead of corn. My kids love this recipe.

ShangriLewis · 03-09-2014, 10:27 AM

Curry would be awesome. That is something that I make that freezes well.

Riverrock there is no recipe

RiverRock · 03-09-2014, 12:49 PM

Oops! http://tideandthyme.com/chicken-enchiladas/

03-08-2014, 11:12 PM	#1
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Favorite healthier freezer meal? I am going to take a freezer meal to a friend who is undergoing a mastectomy? It needs to feed around 9 people. They normally eat pretty healthy. I never have any luck with frozen meals. Something I can put in a casserole, attach directions and it be really easy. I know they love Mexican food. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

03-08-2014, 11:17 PM	#2
cro Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,779	Re: Favorite healthier freezer meal? Enchiladas? __________________ ISTJ, DYT 4/2 mama to: M ~ born in Russia 8/31/02; adopted 7/21/04 J ~ born in America 3/20/05; natural bio surprise E ~ born in America 12/08/08; natural bio miracle

03-09-2014, 12:35 AM	#3
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	I might because her dh loves enchiladas . I might do black bean chili because I do that well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

03-09-2014, 07:50 AM	#4
HuggaBuggaMommy Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,270	Re: Favorite healthier freezer meal? I make something I call "Taco Pasta" - which is basically ziti but you substitute salsa for the tomato sauce. For the non-veg crowd, I mix ground beef, usually those tri-colored pasta ruffles, a jar of salsa, Mexican-blend cheese and, if I have it on hand, I'll chop some veggies into it (peppers, tomatoes, onions, sometime zucchini). Top with shredded cheese (if you want) and bake until it's all melted. __________________ Christa Oldest, 22 Middlest, 13 Youngest, 10

03-09-2014, 08:21 AM	#5
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Favorite healthier freezer meal? I freeze taco soup, curries (Thai or Indian), lentil soup, enchiladas, and burritos. I do not freeze noodles, potatoes, or rice. IME there are texture problems when they thaw. So I will freeze something that goes with rice, but just cook the rice fresh to go with it. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

03-09-2014, 08:33 AM	#6
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Favorite healthier freezer meal? These enchiladas are wonderful, and freeze well. Happygrl posted the recipe years ago on the once a month cooking thread (or something like that). Her recipe was identical, except she used two jalapeños instead of the pickled jalapeños, and for the cheese, 1 cup of sharp white cheddar and 1 cup of monterey jack. I usually cook use leftover chicken and cook it separate from the sauce and just add it in at the end. I also use flour tortillas instead of corn. My kids love this recipe. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

03-09-2014, 10:27 AM	#7
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Favorite healthier freezer meal? Curry would be awesome. That is something that I make that freezes well. Riverrock there is no recipe __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

03-09-2014, 12:49 PM	#8
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Favorite healthier freezer meal? Oops! http://tideandthyme.com/chicken-enchiladas/ __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

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