[mayness]

Originally Posted by RememberHowToSmile

I know this isn't a meal but I'll make large batches of brown rice and freeze it.

Yes! No way am I gonna wait 40 minutes for brown rice to cook most nights. I cook a big batch, rinse it with cold water (to stop the cooking and keep it from getting mushy) then freeze it in gallon size freezer bags in a thin flat layer (1/2 inch maybe?). That way I can break off a chunk of rice when I want it, instead of having to use the whole package. I just microwave it from frozen, no thawing.

[orthodiva]

Originally Posted by RememberHowToSmile

Spaghetti make up a whole batch and freeze.
BBQ slow cooker chicken.
I know this isn't a meal but I'll make large batches of brown rice and freeze it.
Soup

Oooo, can you share your BBQ slow cooker chicken? I bought a single serve slow cooker that has been sitting in the corner unused because I can't work up the courage to try a recipe in it. And I would love to try some healthy BBQ chicken!

[freedomreins]

I make BBQ chicken with a cup of ketchup and a can of diet coke (cook the chicken for 45 minutes or so in the sauce on the stove or in the oven). It's enough sauce to do about 5 chicken breasts. It makes amazing sandwiches the next day as well!

[stellarosa27]

Originally Posted by freedomreins

I make it from memory now because it's so easy so here's hoping I have everything right!

Sweet Chicken Chili
4 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped into pieces
1/2 onion, chopped (I usually use a whole small one!)
1 bell pepper, chopped (I use red but the original recipe called for green)
1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 bottle sweet chili sauce
1 small can tomato paste/puree
3 cloves garlic, minced
pinch cumin
1 tbsp sugar

It's really easy - put everything in a big pot and leave it to simmer for at least an hour.

Okay, so I just made this with a few modifications (no sugar and I added a bag of frozen corn kernels) SO GOOD. Thanks so much, Freedom, this was awesome - and so filling.

[hello pinki]

My top 3 would be Green Chili Burritos, Meat Sauce, and Turkey/mushroom/spinach lasagna.

Cj

[TinaTiny82]

Originally Posted by mayness

Lasagna rolls!

Normal lasagna freezes well, too, but with the rolls it's easy to take just a single portion and bring it for lunch or whatever.

Here's a recipe I've used: Even as written it's pretty healthy.. I use whole-wheat noodles, substitute Italian seasoning blend for the nutmeg, and use home-made or other reasonably healthy pasta sauce. This is good with ground turkey in it, too!

After they're cooked, you can pre-freeze them on a baking sheet (so they don't stick together) and put them all into a big container or freezer bag. If you like more sauce, you could freeze pasta sauce in an ice cube tray then store the cubes with them! (I just thought of that, I'll try it next time for sure!)

Oooo! That sounds amazing! I'll have to try it

[freedomreins]

Glad you liked it stellarose!!