{"id":1669,"date":"2017-03-31T17:42:39","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T17:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inseasonezine.com\/home\/?p=1669"},"modified":"2019-01-21T20:35:19","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T20:35:19","slug":"quick-meal-ideas-using-frozen-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inseasonezine.com\/home\/quick-meal-ideas-using-frozen-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Meal ideas Using Frozen Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/inseasonezine.com\/home\/wp-content\/gallery\/articles\/QuickMealideasUsingFrozenFood.jpg\" alt=\"Quick Meal ideas Using Frozen Food\" \/>\n<h1><span class=\"article_title green\"><strong>Quick Meal Ideas Using Frozen Food<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"editorial\"><br \/>\nAdding fruits and veggies to your plate is a good idea at any time of year. If you struggle to keep fresh produce, purchase frozen fruits and vegetables instead. They\u2019re convenient to keep on hand and will add a boost of nutrition to your dish. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Vegetable Quinoa Salad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy a protein-packed dinner with a simple salad made with quinoa and mixed frozen vegetables. Prepare vegetables and quinoa according to package instructions. Drain vegetables well. Mix ingredients together with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of white wine vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with crumbled feta cheese if desired.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mac &#038; Cheese and Peas, Please<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Add a boost of green to your favorite packaged mac &#038; cheese with the addition of frozen peas. Cook the mac &#038; cheese and peas according to package instructions. Drain peas well and stir into mac &#038; cheese. For added flavor, stir in diced ham. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Super Fast Potato &#038; Broccoli Chowder<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This chowder can be ready in a flash and with very little effort. In a large pot, bring 32 ounces chicken broth and 1-1\/2 cups milk to a boil. Toss in 10 ounces of frozen chopped broccoli, 1 cup of dried potato flakes, and 8 ounces of shredded Cheddar cheese; stir until thickened. Remove from heat and serve immediately. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Breakfast on the Run<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First, using an 8-ounce container with a tight-fitting lid, fill 2\/3 full with plain or vanilla yogurt. Top with your favorite frozen fruit. Drizzle with honey and add a dash of cinnamon. Cover tightly with lid. The frozen berries will keep your yogurt cool on your ride to work or school. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Blueberry Muffin in a Mug<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In a large coffee mug, stir together 2 tablespoons almond flour, 1 tablespoon coconut flour, 1\/4 cup thawed, frozen blueberries, 1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons almond milk, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 2 minutes. Allow mug to cool for 2 minutes. 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