18 Recipes Using Frozen Fruits & Veggies

As Frozen Food Month wraps up tomorrow, we couldn’t forget about our love for frozen fruits & veggies. Frozen produce is available year-round and is always in season. The vegetables and fruits are picked at the peak of ripeness and flash frozen, locking in vitamins and nutrients. Because of this, they have a much longer shelf life, so you can say goodbye to spoiling produce in your fridge and on your counter. Frozen fruits & veggies are ultra-convenient, as the washing, peeling, slicing and dicing is already done for you! You can even buy already seasoned and flavored frozen veggies, so there’s even less prep-work involved when cooking.

There has also been a ton of innovation in the frozen produce category the last 10 years – for example: veggie swaps like cauliflower pizza crust, zucchini French fries, riced broccoli and spiraled veggie noodles. There are also veggie products specific for cooking methods like grilling, roasting, air frying, etc. – plus fruit blends that are ready for the blender to make quick smoothies. Frozen fruits & veggies are economical, convenient to use, less wasteful and of course good for you. What’s not to love?!

Enjoy these simply delicious recipes using frozen fruits & veggies:

Smoothies

This Cherry Berry Smoothie is berry yummy!
For a smoothie that has both veggies and fruits, blend up this Lean & Green Smoothie.
One sip of this Blue Dream Smoothie and you’ll definitely think you’re dreaming!
No slicing required to make this Pineapple Peach Smoothie.

Breakfast/Brunch

Say goodbye to tearing up while chopping onions with this recipe for Spinach and Ham Breakfast Bake.
Who needs to go out for brunch when you can make this Broccoli Quinoa Frittata at home.
Start your day on a sweet note with these drool-worthy Blueberry Donuts!
Recipe bowls are all the rage these days. These Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowls are filled with veggies – including cauliflower veggie tots!

Side Dishes & Appetizers

An appetizer classic, make these Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms in no time.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Butternut
Our mouths are watering over these Corn Tarts using seasoned frozen corn.
For an appetizer you can feel good about, make these crunchy Zucchini Fries Parmesan.
The Goat Cheese Crostini topped with frozen berries is almost too beautiful to eat!
For a tasty and simple side dish, make these Roasted Tuscan Vegetables.

Main Course

Skip the annoying pepper slicing with this recipe for Chicken Fajitas.
For a gluten-free version of this classic dish, make Squash “Spaghetti and Meatballs” using frozen squash spirals and gluten-free meatballs.
For a sweet and savory dinner, make this Barbecue Chicken Tart that’s topped with frozen pineapple and mango chunks.
Step up dinner-time with Ready-in-Minutes Stuffed Peppers.
There’s no need to chop up broccoli with this Weeknight Sausage & Cheesy Vegetable Penne Pasta recipe.