3 Healthy Freezer Meals for Quick Weeknight Dinners

Is there anything better than pre-prepared food? Few things, I’ll tell you that. Something that might be even better than meals that are already prepared and ready to go are prepared meals that are actually GOOD for you. Mind Over Munch just took lazy-day weeknight meals to a whole new level! Watch the video below to see three prepared meal options – two of which are slow cooker options and all of which have gluten-free and vegan options.

Feel free to substitute anything with a vegan or GF option, either way these bad boys will last forever.

Thaw any of the three out in the refrigerator the night before you want to cook them and they’ll be ready to go! The slow cooker meals will last 3 months in the freezer, and the meatloaf will last 6 months.

Do you have any healthy, pre-prepared meals you love? Share them in the comments section below.

SWEET POTATO COCONUT CURRY

INGREDIENTS
– 1 onion
– 2 cups lentils, uncooked
– 2 cups sweet potato cubes
– 2 sliced carrots
– 1 can coconut milk (light is fine)
– 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
– 1 Tbsp curry powder
– 1 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients except for coconut milk in a freezer bag.
2. Freeze until ready to use. Refrigerate one night before cooking to thaw.
3. Add 2 cups water and 1 can coconut milk before cooking. Cook 6-8 hours on low.
4. Serve on hot cooked rice.

MEATLOAF

INGREDIENTS
– 20 oz extra lean ground turkey breast
– 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1/4 tsp sage
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp each of ground mustard, pepper, & lemon pepper
– 2 garlic cloves
– 1 egg
– 1/2 cup quick oats
– 1/4 cup red sauce
– 1/2 cup bell pepper
– 1 onion, small, chopped
– 1/2 cup green onion
– Glaze: 1/4 cup ketchup + 1 Tsp. Worcestershire + 1 Tsp. honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients. Place in an ungreased 9×5 inch loaf pan lined with foil and freeze. Thaw overnight before using.
2. To cook, preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Add glaze. Bake uncovered at 350º for about an hour. Let cool to room temperature and serve.

SLOW COOKER CHILI

INGREDIENTS
– 20 oz extra lean ground turkey breast
– 1/2 cup onion
– 1 bell pepper
– 1 can white beans
– 1 can black beans
– 1-2 stalks celery
– 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
– 3/4 cup broth
– 1 15 oz can tomatoes
– 1 Tbsp garlic
– 2 Tbsp chili powder
– 2 tsp cocoa powder
– 1 tsp each of cumin, garlic powder, salt, paprika, & cinnamon
– 1/8 tsp cayenne

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients except for broth in a freezer bag.
2. Freeze until ready to use. Refrigerate one night before cooking to thaw.
3. Add ingredients to the slow cooker with broth and cook on low for 6-8 hours.