It’s common knowledge that frozen veggies are less nutrient-dense, tasteless, and of inferior quality than their fresh counterparts. But when cooked properly, frozen vegetables can be tasty and nourishing, and they can help you quickly prepare a homemade meal.
I also use frozen vegetables as a convenient side. There’s nothing better than heating up a steamer bag of frozen veggies in the microwave for quick preparation. They can create a really nutritious side dish, especially when you add your own seasonings and sauces. When it comes to microwavable vegetables, I suggest going with the steam varieties. They tend to be less watery than the traditional varieties. For a quick and simple dinner, my fiancé and I frequently eat Bird’s Eye Steamfresh broccoli and cauliflower with veggie burgerssometimes a little too frequently.
I’ve discovered that allowing for a longer cooking time is one method to guarantee flavor when cooking with frozen vegetables. Soaking a soup or stew for at least an hour enables the vegetables to take up the flavor you’re adding. And to add a little brightness, I always add something fresh, just like with almost all ready-to-eat meals. Squeezed lime or lemon juice, or fresh greens, will help revitalize those vegetables.
In addition, I try to purchase organic and non-GMO products whenever I can. However, like with all of my grocery shopping, availability, cost, and convenience sometimes play a factor.
Therefore, don’t feel horrible if you have to use frozen veggies. There is nothing wrong with asking for help from the frozen aisle if you need it or just want a quick and easy way to add more veggies to a dish. Try your imagination; you never know what you’ll come up with, and you might be pleasantly surprised by how delicious those frozen vegetables can taste.
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