ife gets busy, but with a little planning, dinner can be one less thing for you to worry about. These delicious make-ahead meals are perfect for popping in the freezer to have on hand for busier evenings. Simply follow the storage instructions to make sure each dish stays just as delicious as the day you made it. Whether you opt for a cozy soup like our Pot Roast Soup or our savory Broccoli, White Bean & Cheese Quiche, you can’t go wrong with one of these satisfying and freezer-ready recipes. 

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Pot Roast Soup

Enjoy all the flavors of a classic weekend pot roast dinner in this cozy soup. With tender chunks of beef, carrots and potatoes, this warming soup will keep you satisfied on a cold winter’s day. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad for a hearty meal.

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Marry Me White Bean Soup with Kale

This creamy, flavor-packed white bean and kale soup, inspired by Marry Me Chicken, comes together quickly for a cozy weeknight meal. Sun-dried tomatoes plus the oil from the jar infuse the base with rich, savory depth, while fresh basil and Parmesan cheese add a bright and satisfying finish.

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Broccoli, White Bean & Cheese Quiche

This quiche skips the crust but keeps all the savory goodness in the filling, featuring protein-packed white beans and savory roasted broccoli.

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

This cozy noodle soup is the kind of simple meal that’s worth keeping in your weeknight rotation. It starts with an aromatic base of carrots, celery and onion simmered in vegetable broth and gets heartiness (plus fiber) from the chickpeas and whole-wheat rotini.

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Black Bean Fajita Casserole

This one-pan fajita-inspired dish is perfect for busy evenings. Strips of corn tortillas soak up the sauce as they bake under a sprinkle of cotija cheese. The dish freezes beautifully for up to 3 months, so you can make it ahead of time. Just thaw it overnight and bake when you’re ready to eat.

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Garlicky White Bean & Kale Stew

This lemony kale and white bean stew offers bright, hearty,and comforting flavors. Tender carrots, onion and lacinato kale simmer with creamy cannellini beans. A sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley adds a fresh zesty finish. Freeze it for up to 2 months and reheat with a splash of broth when it’s time for dinner.

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Get Your Greens Quiche

This loaded vegetable quiche packs in the greens and skips the crust, making it easy to pull together while keeping all the savory flavors of a traditional quiche.

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20-Minute Black Bean Soup

This effortless soup takes only 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Canned black beans help speed things up, and taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes help build rich, savory flavor. Cream cheese rounds it out with a silky texture.

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Freezer Bean & Cheese Burritos

This copycat version of store-bought frozen burritos is perfect for meal prepping. Make a big batch to store in the freezer for a healthy, packable breakfast.

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Garlicky Cabbage Soup

This garlicky soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Warm, hearty and nourishing, it’s rich with the aromatic flavor of garlic and tender-sweet cabbage.

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Cacio e Pepe Quiche

This cheesy quiche is a protein-packed twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. Tender cauliflower, combined with a creamy custard and nutty cheese, has the same bold black pepper and salty Pecorino flavor as the original dish and makes the perfect breakfast.

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High-Protein Lemon & Turmeric Chicken Soup

Turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, gives the soup its vibrant yellow hue. It’s the perfect meal for warming up on a chilly day. We love tender-crisp baby kale, but chopped kale or baby spinach can be used in its place.

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Spinach, Mushroom & Egg Casserole

This delightful spinach, mushroom and egg casserole is layered with earthy cooked mushrooms and baby spinach, fluffy eggs and nutty cave-aged Gruyère that deepens the flavor. Serve this easy casserole for breakfast, brunch or even dinner with a green salad on the side.

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Roasted Vegetable Soup

This roasted vegetable soup uses a delicious array of vegetables, like sweet potato, leeks and chickpeas, plus you get the probiotics from white miso. While we love the veggies in this recipe, feel free to get creative by adding winter squash or another root vegetable.

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Crustless Caprese Quiche

This light and fluffy crustless quiche is dotted with tomatoes, little bites of melty mozzarella and savory pesto. And the best part—it’s mixed, assembled and baked in a pie plate for easy cleanup.

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Garlic-Miso Chicken Soup

This chicken-miso soup is a nourishing bowl that’s fresh and comforting. Sweet carrots, tender chicken and plenty of spinach simmer in a light broth, then get a savory boost from umami-rich white miso stirred in at the end. Ready in under an hour, it’s the kind of recipe that feels good on a chilly evening or anytime you’re craving something warm and satisfying.

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