You know that feeling. Long day at work, fighting traffic on the way home. Hungry mouths to feed, and a sparse fridge. A grocery trip isn't in the cards, so what the heck is everyone going to eat? With a bag of frozen vegetables and a few other staples, you've got a meal for the whole family. Here are your options:
 | Crock Pot Vegetable Lentil StewLike most soups, frozen vegetables can be used instead of fresh, and you'd never tell the difference. If you want to make this one on the stovetop (instead of slow cooker), it takes about 30 min. Other ingredients needed: canned tomatoes, canned beans, herbs/spices, lentils, and broth Note: There are also a million other soups you can make with frozen vegetables. See our Spanish Chickpea Stew, Beef Vegetable Soup, or Lentil Barley Soup. |
Easy Vegetable Fried RiceNot only is this a piece of cake to throw together, it's also lower in calories, fat, and sodium than traditional fried rice. #winning Other ingredients needed: rice, soy sauce, eggs |  |
 | One Pot Mac and CheeseHello, comfort food! You can use virtually any frozen veggies you'd like in this dish. Other ingredients needed: pasta, milk, cheese Note: For kids who won't touch a vegetable, you can hide them in this recipe! Heat up frozen carrots, butternut squash, or sweet potatoes in the microwave, then chop finely before adding to mac and cheese. |
Breakfast QuesadillaThis is the perfect way to mix up breakfast (or dinner!) without spending a ton of time or money. We like adding frozen peppers and onions to this one. Other ingredients needed: tortillas, cheese, eggs, black beans (optional) |  |
 | Vegetarian TacosLentils and black beans replace ground beef to make these tacos cheaper and healthier. Other ingredients needed: lentils, black, beans, tortillas, taco seasoning |
Crock Pot Vegetable Brown Rice5 ingredients. You can dump it in the slow cooker, or cook it on the stovetop in a pot in about 30 min. Other ingredients needed: brown rice, broth, garlic |  |
 | Peanut Noodle Stir FryI'll admit. At first, I was not on board with this 2-ingredient sauce.... But it's SO GOOD. Other ingredients needed: noodles, BBQ sauce, peanut butter, peanuts, spices |
Salmon Pasta BakeCanned salmon is a budget-friendly way to get seafood in your life. All those omega-3 fatty acids are top notch for your heart and brain health! Other ingredients needed: canned salmon, whole wheat pasta, green onions, dried herbs, Parmesan cheese, yogurt |  |
 | Butternut Harvest ChiliSimilarly to soup, frozen vegetables are perfect for chilis. Add in some beans and tomatoes, and BAM. Dinner. Other ingredients needed: can diced tomatoes, can black beans, tomato paste, spices Notes: If you'd rather use the slow cooker, try Southwestern Sweet & Spicy Chili. |
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