Meal prep can be very useful if you don’t have a lot of time for cooking throughout the week, but if you keep repeating the same recipes over and over again, it can get boring. The most common mistake people make is forgetting that they can freeze their meals and instead, they focus on foods that can stay in the fridge for several days. Here are our best tips for frozen meal prep.
Separate Portions
It may be convenient to just pour the leftovers in a plastic container, put the lid on, and throw it in the freezer. But if there’s plenty of food left, you definitely want to separate it into portions. This will allow you to grab a single portion when you’re hungry and have no time to cook and you’ll thank your past self for it!
Thaw Food in the Fridge
Whenever you have the time, you should take out frozen food in advance and let it thaw in the fridge, as this is the safest way to do it. Be careful when defrosting food at room temperature, especially during summer, because of the potential bacteria growth.
Freeze Fresh Herbs
Nothing can give your meals a natural flavor boost as fresh herbs can. Unfortunately, they don’t last very long in their fresh form, but you can freeze them and use them at any time!
