Freezer Veg Focus
Frozen vegetables go into stir fries, casseroles, and rice bowls all week. No wilting produce in the crisper.
Serves 4
4 recipes
145 min total cook/prep
Priced at Food 4 Less - Hammond Shopping Center
$70.71 combined ingredient estimate
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Lunch · Day 1
Chicken Rice Lunch Bowl$18.38
Seasoned chicken over fluffy rice with steamed vegetables.
Serves 4 · easy · 35 min
Ingredients & prices
- chicken $2.49
- rice $1.33
- frozen vegetables $2.69
- oil $1.39
- paprika $3.49
- salt $6.99
How to prepare
About this recipe
Chicken Rice Lunch Bowl combines seasoned pan-seared chicken, fluffy rice, and tender vegetables—a balanced meal-prep friendly lunch. This american recipe serves 4 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 1 lb chicken
- 1.5 cup rice
- 2 cup frozen vegetables
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
Step-by-step
1. Cook 1.5 cup rice according to package directions; fluff and keep warm.
2. Season 1 lb chicken with 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and pepper.
3. Heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until 165°F.
4. Rest chicken 5 minutes; slice into strips.
5. Cook 2 cup frozen vegetables in same pan 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
6. Season vegetables lightly if needed.
7. Divide 1.5 cup rice among bowls.
8. Top with chicken and vegetables.
9. Spoon pan juices over bowls.
10. Serve immediately while warm.
Serving
Pack components separately for meal prep. Refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat chicken to 165°F.
Cook tips
- Pat chicken dry before searing.
- Rest before slicing.
- Do not overcook frozen vegetables.
- Taste rice before serving.
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Dinner · Day 2
Chicken Stir Fry with Rice$12.58
Quick Asian-style stir fry with chicken and vegetables over rice.
Serves 4 · medium · 35 min
Ingredients & prices
- chicken $2.49
- rice $1.33
- frozen vegetables $2.69
- soy sauce $3.69
- garlic $0.99
- oil $1.39
How to prepare
About this recipe
Chicken Stir Fry with Rice is a quick Asian-style dinner: sliced chicken and vegetables in soy-garlic sauce served over steamed rice. This asian recipe serves 4 and is rated medium difficulty. Plan about 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 1 lb chicken
- 1.5 cup rice
- 3 cup frozen vegetables
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp oil
Step-by-step
1. Cook 1.5 cup rice according to package directions; keep warm.
2. Slice 1 lb chicken into thin strips. Toss with 1 tablespoon 4 tbsp soy sauce.
3. Mince 2 clove garlic. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
4. Stir-fry chicken 4–5 minutes until cooked through; remove to a plate.
5. Add 3 cup frozen vegetables; cook 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
6. Add 2 clove garlic; cook 30 seconds.
7. Return chicken to pan. Add remaining 4 tbsp soy sauce; toss 1–2 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust soy sauce or add splash of water if too salty.
9. Serve immediately over 1.5 cup rice.
10. Garnish with sliced green onion if available.
Serving
Serve in bowls over rice. Leftovers 3 days; reheat in hot skillet.
Cook tips
- High heat gives stir-fry character.
- Slice chicken thin for fast cooking.
- Have everything ready before heating the wok.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken.
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Dinner · Day 4
Tuna Noodle Casserole$27.94
Baked casserole with tuna, noodles, and creamy sauce.
Serves 4 · easy · 45 min
Ingredients & prices
- noodles $9.99
- tuna $1.99
- cream $3.99
- frozen vegetables $2.69
- breadcrumbs $5.99
- butter $3.29
How to prepare
About this recipe
Tuna Noodle Casserole is old-fashioned comfort food: egg noodles mixed with tuna, cream, vegetables, and a breadcrumb topping baked until bubbly. This american recipe serves 4 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 12 oz noodles
- 2 can tuna
- 1 cup cream
- 1.5 cup frozen vegetables
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
Step-by-step
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook 12 oz noodles until just al dente; drain.
2. Drain 2 can tuna and flake into a large bowl.
3. Mix noodles, tuna, 1 cup cream, and 1.5 cup frozen vegetables in the bowl.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
6. Toss 0.5 cup breadcrumbs with melted 2 tbsp butter; sprinkle over top.
7. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and topping is golden.
8. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
9. Check center is hot throughout before serving.
10. Serve scooped from the dish.
Serving
Serve with green salad. Refrigerate leftovers 3 days; reheat covered in 350°F oven.
Cook tips
- Slightly undercook noodles—they finish in the oven.
- Drain tuna well.
- Buttered breadcrumbs brown better.
- Let rest so filling sets for cleaner scoops.
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Dinner · Day 6
Sausage with Peppers and Onions$11.81
Skillet sausage sautéed with onions and frozen vegetables.
Serves 4 · easy · 30 min
Ingredients & prices
- sausage $2.99
- onion $1.25
- frozen vegetables $2.69
- paprika $3.49
- oil $1.39
How to prepare
About this recipe
Sausage with Peppers and Onions is a colorful skillet meal: sliced sausage browned with sweet onion and frozen peppers—a quick dinner over rice or in a hoagie roll. This american recipe serves 4 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 1 lb sausage
- 2 onion
- 2 cup frozen vegetables
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp oil
Step-by-step
1. Slice 1 lb sausage into ½-inch rounds. Slice 2 onion into thin strips.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
3. Brown sausage 4–5 minutes, turning once.
4. Add 2 onion; cook 4 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in 2 cup frozen vegetables and 1 tsp paprika.
6. Cook 5–6 minutes until vegetables are heated through and lightly browned at edges.
7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
8. Deglaze pan with splash of water if bits stick—that adds flavor.
9. Serve hot from the skillet.
10. Keep warm on low while setting the table.
Serving
Serve over rice, pasta, or in rolls. Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in skillet.
Cook tips
- Do not overcrowd pan when browning sausage.
- Frozen peppers release water—cook until liquid evaporates.
- Slice sausage evenly for uniform cooking.
- Paprika adds color and mild flavor.