We’re all for having a stash of flavorful frozen veggies for an emergency go-with-anything side. When it comes to veggies, eating more is a good thing, so don’t stress too much about checking the nutrition numbers. But keep in mind, seasoned ones tend to have more sodium and sugar than they would if you spiced them up yourself. We found these frozen food favorites that keep things in check.
Joyce Hendley
Fresh vs. Frozen Vegetables
Birds Eye Steamfresh Flavor Full Steakhouse Green Beans
Reminiscent of dilly beans, this pick combines garlic with myriad herbs for restaurant-worthy taste. Pair these zesty beans withCreamy Chicken & Mushroomsfor a healthy comfort-food dinner.
Birds Eye Steamfresh Flavor Full Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Brussels Sprouts
When you don’t have fresh peas to add to mac and cheese, these frozen peas, dressed up with garlic and combined with mushrooms, are delicious all on their own. Serve withOld-Fashioned Meatloafto make it a complete meal.
18 Easy Frozen Vegetable Recipes
Birds Eye OvenRoasters Sheet Pan Vegetables Broccoli & Cauliflower
No more mushy veggies! The flavor and texture of these veggies stay intact. Just dump this bag of florets spiced with salt, pepper and herbs on a sheet pan and roast for crisp-tender vegetables in half the time. Paired with the deliciousSmoky Maple-Mustard Salmon, you’ll have an easy, healthy dinner ready in no time.
Green Giant Simply Steam Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce
The sauce on these veggies tastes exactly like you think it would: cheesy, salty and oh-so creamy. Serve them with thePanko- & Parmesan-Crusted Baked Scallopsfor a light and delicious dinner.
Quick & Easy Vegetable Side Dish Recipes
Trader Joe’s Mexican Style Roasted Corn with Cotija Cheese
All of the lime and cheese goodness of Mexican street corn without the cob. This blend has both sour cream and mayonnaise for ultra-creamy results that taste like fresh produce. Serve alongside theGrilled Blackened Shrimp Tacosfor a complete Mexican-inspired meal.
Trader Joe’s Fire Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Butter Sauce
In addition to balsamic and butter, the bell peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, carrots, green beans and onions get a hit of umami from soy sauce in a way you wouldn’t guess it’s made up of frozen produce. OurHealthy Oven-Frien Pork Chopswould go great with the flavor of these veggies.
Trader Ming’s Asian Vegetables with Beijing Style Soy Sauce
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