Story by Linh Nguyen
Mangoes, pineapple, and dragon-fruit are delicious yet rarely in season. Good thing they taste amazing frozen and don’t lose out on vitamin C or fibre. These medley mixes are ideal for spicing up smoothies or adding to a healthy dessert.
Broccoli
As a cruciferous vegetable, broccoli is known for its high nutrient value. Luckily, none of those good qualities are lost when frozen, since the freezing usually happens the same day it’s picked. Not to mention, preparing it couldn’t be easier
Butternut squash
Tackling a fresh butternut squash takes a long time. Between peeling, removing seeds, and chopping, it’s much easier to go with a frozen pack when short on time. That way, you can enjoy your soups and roast squash with little hassle!
Brussels sprouts
Keep a bag of these in the freezer and you won’t have to worry about a delicious side for dinner! As healthy as the fresh option, brussels sprouts are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fibre. You don’t even have to defrost them before roasting!
Cherries
Excellent served with a bowl of plain yogurt, as cherry sauce alongside a pork tenderloin, or as pie filling, frozen cherries work year-round in diverse recipes. Plucked and preserved at peak freshness, they retain all their nutritious vitamins and tasty flavour.
Green beans
Thin green beans are your best bet for good texture and fresh flavour. Once thawed in the microwave, they are easy to sauté, roast, or boil with salt. It doesn’t get any easier than that for a healthy green side!
Carrots
Frozen carrots can be turned into a delicious meal or snack within minutes. Throw them in a stir-fry, blend them into soup, or bake them into muffins! You’ll save yourself the work of peeling and chopping but keep all the healthy benefits.
Peaches
Enjoy peach cobblers all year round with frozen peaches that taste just as juicy as fresh ones! Also delicious in smoothies and with yogurt, these frozen stone fruits come to you peeled and pitted and are even cheaper to buy than off-season peaches.
Originally published at Espresso
