by Alena Schowalter
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These family-friendly vegan freezer meals are perfect for making ahead of time for those busy moments! Find ideas for breakfast, dinner, and more.
No need to opt for takeout during busy weeknights or reach for store-bought waffles in the morning!
This collection of freezer-friendly vegan recipes, from soups and casseroles to pasta and baked goods, will make eating homemade meals so much easier.
So get out your bags and containers and dive right into the recipes!
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Easy Vegan Freezer Meals
Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles
Love breakfast, but hate waking up early to make something nice to eat? Make mornings a breeze by prepping and freezing sweet potato waffles. These deliciously fragrant waffles freeze perfectly and can be easily reheated in the toaster – 5-star breaky in minutes!
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Easy Vegan Chow Mein Noodles
Instead of speed dialing for Chinese takeaway, prep your freezer with healthy homemade chow mein noodles! This recipe uses authentic flavors like soy sauce, ginger, and garlic to create a sauce that coats every noodle perfectly.
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The Best Chili Sin Carne
A wonderfully easy and filling dish that incorporates tons of fresh vegetables. Made from budget-friendly ingredients and fragrant spices, this dish goes great with various meals – try it paired with rice or cornbread!
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Satay Sweet Potato Lentil Curry
Creamy, flavorful, and oh-so-comforting: you’ll love this satay sweet potato curry with hearty lentils! It’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep.
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Creamy Vegan Potato Broccoli Casserole
Not your grandma's casserole! This healthy, oil-free, and gluten-free dish will warm your house with nostalgia. The starchy potatoes absorb a decadent cashew cream sauce, creating layers of guilt-free comfort –it tastes great reheated!
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Enchiladas with Pumpkin and Black Beans
Using only nine ingredients, whip together a tray of enchiladas perfect for reheating. This freezer-friendly recipe is made from simple and affordable ingredients. Pumpkin and creamy black beans make the filling seasonal and the whole dish comes together in less than 20 minutes!
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Hearty Lentil Ragù
Ditch your canned tomato sauce! Instead, make a batch of this delicious and sophisticated lentil ragù as a versatile dinner option. Earthy mushrooms and hearty lentils combine with aromatic red wine for meaty depth that goes great with pasta, bread, rice, or potatoes!
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Vegan Puff Pastry Pie
Preparing this crowd-pleasing vegan puff pastry pie takes only a few minutes. Stuffed with a mixture of stewed vegetables in a creamy vegan sauce, the casserole is carefully wrapped in vegan puffed pastry. Then, when the time is right, take it out from the freezer and pop it into the oven!
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Spicy Thai Curry Corn Soup
Try this zesty Thai-inspired soup that entices all taste buds. Sweet corn that mingles with lively ginger and red chili flakes — the heat is cut by fresh lime juice and decadent coconut milk. The soup is loaded with vegetables, making it great for a healthy, tasty, lazy dinner!
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Vegan Jackfruit Taquitos
Pop a batch of these "make ahead" taquitos in the oven for an effortless and fun lunch or dinner! These Mexican-inspired taquitos feature pulled jackfruit with aromatic spices as a savory filling and goes great with fresh guacamole.
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Tuscan Kale & White Bean Stew
Make a big batch of this Tuscan stew! Loaded with vitamins and filling white beans, the soup is kicked up a notch with a generous portion of nutritional yeast, giving a "cheesy" depth to the broth – so delicious!
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Vegan Quinoa Casserole
Perfect for cold winter nights, this easy-to-prep and freezer-friendly quinoa casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Fluffy quinoa is dotted with broccoli and baked with a cashew cream sauce until golden brown and delicious. Substitute broccoli for your favorite vegetables!
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Meaty Vegan Lasagna
Turn your kitchen into an Italian Trattoria by making this simple meaty vegan lasagna — layers of pasta blanket, a stringy "cheese," marinara sauce, and beyond-meat crumbles. The dish bakes into a golden, bubbling perfection!
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Chickpea Peanut Stew
If you love peanut butter but want to try something other than a pb&j, this chickpea peanut stew is perfect. A generous glob of peanut butter thickens the stew and adds a creamy, nutty depth to the dish!
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Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Stock your freezer with these homemade burger patties. Loaded with vegan protein and fiber they are an easy dinner the whole family will enjoy. These delicious burgers come together in a few minutes and freeze great for months!
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Hungarian Carrot Stew
This vibrant orange stew bursts with vitamin A and aromatic spices. It's fantastic for a chilly winter evening and goes excellent with a slice of crusty bread. Make ahead and enjoy reheated!
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Green Curry Fried Rice
This flavor-packed fried rice is made in 1 pan and ready in 20 minutes. The perfect way to use up leftover rice and freezes well!
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One-Pot Teriyaki Tofu and Rice
Relish a flavorful dinner weeks from now with this freezer-friendly teriyaki tofu and rice recipe. Incredibly versatile, a mixture of vegetables combined with tofu, rice, and tangy teriyaki in minutes. Pop in a sealable container, freeze, and enjoy reheated.
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Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Craving eggplant parm? Circle cuts of floured eggplant are baked until crispy and generously coated in marinara and freshly made vegan mozzarella – make an extra tray to freeze!
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Winter Vegetable Minestrone Soup
Fill your tummy with this warm winter minestrone. Packed with garden vegetables, fresh herbs, spaghetti, and beans, this soup will remind you of summer in every bite. So take advantage of summer produce and freeze the soup to enjoy in the winter!
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Easy Vegan Baked Oatmeal
Looking for a healthy breakfast that you can enjoy for the next 6 months? This simple baked oatmeal recipe featuring banana and chocolate chips is outrageously delicious and perfect for stocking your freezer with individual servings!
Photo credit: dailydish.co.uk
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20 Vegan Freezer Meals to Make Ahead
by Alena Schowalter
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
These family-friendly vegan freezer meals are perfect for making ahead of time for those busy moments! Find ideas for breakfast, dinner, and more. The following quick and easy tomato soup is perfect for freezing!
Serves 4
Ingredients
Easy Tomato Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 28- oz cans chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 5 tablespoons vegan cream coconut, soy, or almond
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and onion. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Turn the heat down to high and bring to a boil, then let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to create a smooth tomato soup if wanted or leave it chunky!
Enjoy with fresh basil and some bread or crackers.
Notes
- Use smoked or hot paprika instead of sweet paprika if wanted!
- You can omit garlic or onion.
- Any leftovers can be stored, once cooled, in the fridge for 3 days.
- Find more vegan freezer recipes in the article above.
Course: Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Nutrition Facts
20 Vegan Freezer Meals to Make Ahead
Amount per Serving
Calories
189
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
130
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Hi, I'm Alena Schowalter — a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with my husband, I founded nutriciously in 2015 and have been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages toward a healthy plant-based diet. I enjoy discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature, and creating new recipes. Read more about us here.
