Frozen delights

No fresh produce on hand? You'd be surprised how much you can do with frozen! Try these two recipes that create delicious meals using only frozen fruits and veggies.

Cherry Almond Yogurt Parfait

Makes 1 serving

Prep: 3 min (plus defrosting time)

Two glasses of yogurt topped with red berries and almond slices, placed on a blue checkered cloth, with a small bowl of almonds beside them.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup frozen cherries
  • ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Preparation

Defrost frozen cherries. In a parfait glass, layer ¼ cup cherries,
¼ cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon almonds, and repeat layers.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 parfait

Per serving

Calories 209; Total Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat 2 g; Sodium 37 mg; Cholesterol: 18 mg; Total Carbs 20 g; Fiber 3 g; Sugars 16 g; Protein 15 g; Potassium: 240 mg

Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice

Makes 4 servings

Prep: 1 min | Cook: 10 min

Garlic and Ginger Cauliflower Rice On A Green Napkin Against a Black Slate Tile Background

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 additional tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 24 ounces frozen riced cauliflower
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup frozen carrots
  • ½ cup roasted, unsalted cashews

Preparation

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Scramble eggs until cooked and set aside. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to skillet and heat until softened. Add frozen cauliflower and soy sauce. Turn up the heat and cook on high for about 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add frozen peas and carrots and cook until heated through. Turn off heat and add eggs to rice mixture. Divide into four bowls and top with 2 tablespoons of cashews.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: Around 1 cup

Per serving

Calories: 260; Total Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 659 mg
Cholesterol: 95 mg; Total Carbs: 12 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 5 g; Protein: 10 g; Potassium: 117 mg

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