Freezer Meals that are Perfect for Gifting Others

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness, while brown sugar is a budget-friendly option.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in thighs are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

Start by preparing freezer bags for the meal.

Add bone-in, skin-on chicken to the freezer bags.

Add frozen brussel sprouts into each bag.

Chop and add red pepper, using 2/3 of the amount prepared for another meal.

Chop and add yellow pepper, leaving a third for another meal.

Add coarsely chopped peeled carrots to the bags.

Add large chunks of purple onion to the bags.

Add olive oil into each bag, using a bit more than the recipe calls for.

Add a splash of apple cider vinegar into each bag.

Add honey into each bag, using a generous amount.

Add minced garlic from a jar into each bag, being generous with the amount.

Add chili powder and oregano, eyeballing the amounts to be a bit more than usual.

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Seal the bags and shake them to mix the ingredients, but if it’s too full, transfer to a large bowl to mix.

After mixing in the bowl, return the contents to the bags for even coating.

Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper.

Dump the contents of the bags onto the sheet pan.

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