Modern stores offer a huge selection of frozen vegetables - separately by type, as well as in various mixtures. And almost every housewife has at least one package of this product in the freezer of her refrigerator. Let's figure out where and how you can use frozen vegetables.
Innovative technologies, especially in food processing, have made life much easier for modern women. After all, few of them are now engaged only in housework - the overwhelming majority of the female population is actively working. But this circumstance does not at all relieve many people from solving such a pressing question as “what to cook today?”
And frozen vegetables sometimes become indispensable helpers in solving this problem. After all, this product does not need to be cleaned, does not need additional processing, it does not even require defrosting. Prepares quickly.
And another undoubted advantage of the mixtures is that they are able to supply the necessary vitamins to our table all year round. And if at the height of summer more preference is given to fresh vegetables, then in other seasons, especially in winter and early spring, frozen vegetables are simply irreplaceable.
Indeed, during the freezing process, almost all of their beneficial properties are preserved.
The right approach to choosing
Many supermarkets offer frozen vegetables, both packaged and in bulk. And if the loose ones can be carefully examined and any major discrepancy can be noticed, then the packaging reliably hides the product from our eyes.
What do you need to do to buy a quality product?
Features of preparing frozen vegetables
So, the mixture has been purchased, all that remains is to figure out how to prepare it and what to serve it with. It is worth remembering some nuances before you start cooking:
- The time required to cook frozen vegetables is approximately half the time required for standard cooking of raw vegetables. Don't forget about this when storing products. In soup, for example, such ingredients should be added almost at the end of cooking;
- You don't necessarily need to cook these vegetables; they are edible raw. But in this case they require defrosting. It is best to defrost without opening the package, placing the closed bag in a bowl. The dishes must not be made of metal, have a lid or be covered with film. Defrosting is carried out not in a warm place, but in a cool place. The best place for this is the shelf at the bottom of your refrigerator.
How to properly cook frozen vegetables
If you are planning a side dish of boiled frozen vegetables, then you need to prepare them just before serving. Don’t be afraid to be late and delay your meal - such mixtures cook very quickly. Plus, you don't need to defrost them. You simply open the package and place it in boiling water.
In order to boil a standard packet of vegetable mixture weighing four hundred grams, you will need to pour about one and a half liters of water into the pan.
Then the pan is placed on the fire and the water boils. During the process, add salt and the seasonings you need to the water.
After the water boils, pour the vegetables into it, stir them, wait until the water boils again, loosely cover the pan and cook the mixture for ten minutes.
After which the vegetables are placed in a colander to drain the liquid. Then the vegetables are placed in a bowl and seasoned to taste with vegetable or butter, vinegar, sour cream, or some sauce of your choice.
How to deliciously cook frozen vegetables without spending a lot of time and effort
Quick dinner recipe
Frozen vegetables are a lifesaver, especially when you need to cook something and there is very little time. Instead of using instant semi-finished products that are not always healthy, it is better to use a package of frozen mixture, which will make a tasty, healthy and easy-to-fit dish. What we need:
First of all, cut the onion into small pieces. Then add vegetable oil to the pan and place the onion in the pan.
When the onion turns golden, add the vegetables and stir well. Then add salt and spices, stir again, add water.
Simmer with the lid closed for twenty to twenty-five minutes. After which a delicious and healthy dinner is ready.
Frozen vegetables in a frying pan
This is another way to quickly cook food. The whole process does not take much time. And it doesn’t require any effort on your part - all you need to do is open the package and place the mixture in the frying pan. But this easy task has its own nuances.
So, the frying pan is placed on the fire, and the vegetables are placed in it. The frying process begins.
The heat should be high for two to three minutes; do not cover the pan with a lid, because it is necessary to get rid of the moisture that will result when the mixture defrosts during the cooking process.
When the water has completely evaporated, add vegetable oil, salt and seasonings.
Stir the mixture, cover the pan with a lid and fry until done.
Such a dish can be independent, or can act as a side dish for potatoes, cereals or fish.
Steamed vegetables in a slow cooker
As is known, steam, of all types of heat treatment, best preserves the beneficial properties of products. And all multicookers are equipped with a program for steaming dishes. All we need for cooking:
- Water - a couple of glasses for a multicooker;
- Frozen vegetables - 1 pack.
Pour water into the main bowl of the multicooker and place a bowl on top for steaming dishes. Pour vegetables into it. Close the multicooker lid and set the “Steam” program, setting the time to 8-12 minutes.
You can find out the exact time from the table in the instructions for your multicooker, everything is indicated in detail there. After the time has passed, transfer the prepared vegetables into a dish, salt them and season to your liking.
Also, you can cook two dishes at once by placing some kind of grain, such as rice, in the main bowl, and putting a vegetable mixture in the upper bowl as a side dish. The total cooking time will depend on the time of the mode selected for cooking the cereal.
You can also cook all kinds of dishes in a slow cooker with the addition of frozen vegetables.
Quick and healthy breakfast
To prepare an omelet with green beans you will need:
- Frozen green beans - one hundred grams;
- Eggs - 2-3 pieces;
- Garlic - 1 clove, or a pinch of granulated;
- Some milk;
- Salt to taste;
- Vegetable oil.
Pour the bean pods into the frying pan and wait for the liquid to evaporate. At this time, beat the eggs with milk in a container using a whisk, add garlic and salt.
When the water has completely evaporated from the pan, add vegetable oil and stir the vegetables. Then pour in the egg mixture and mix everything again. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the omelette until done.
Buckwheat with vegetables
To prepare this dish you will need the following ingredients:
- Buckwheat - 1 cup;
- Water - 2 glasses;
- Frozen mixture - 1 pack;
- Vegetable oil.
Place the washed buckwheat in a pan with water and add salt. Boil the cereal until tender. Then pour oil into the frying pan and pour the vegetable mixture into it, mix and salt it.
Cook the vegetables for about ten minutes, then pour the buckwheat porridge into the frying pan. Mix everything and leave on low heat for another five minutes with the lid closed. After which you can serve the dish on the table.
How to freeze vegetables yourself
You can stock up on a storehouse of vitamins at home by freezing your own vegetables. What needs to be done for this?
So you have become acquainted with various ways of preparing such a healthy product as frozen vegetables. Now you know how to fry them, boil them, steam them with rice, etc., without spending a lot of time on cooking.
And if you find the time to freeze vegetables yourself, then in winter you will always have a product on hand of which you can be sure of its quality.
So what was the matter? After all, our summer resident brother almost always has vegetables, fruits or berries in his freezer, stored up from the summer. As a last resort, you can buy a bag or two.
Cauliflower Julienne
Photo: From personal archive/ Natalia Mologina
Compound: frozen cauliflower - 200 g; frozen champignons (slices) - 150 g, onion - 1 pc., flour - 1.5 tbsp. l., milk or cream - 1 cup, grated cheese - 0.5 cups (optional), salt, pepper - to taste, oil for frying and greasing the mold, breadcrumbs for sprinkling.
Preparation: Boil the cabbage until tender, cut into small pieces. Chop the onion, fry until transparent, add undefrosted champignons and heat until all the liquid has evaporated. Add flour and fry a little more until it is evenly distributed. Heat the milk slightly and, stirring vigorously, pour it into the pan with the mushrooms. Cook, stirring all the time, until thickened. You can add half the cheese. Mix the cabbage with the sauce, place in a baking dish or small ramekins, greased with oil and sprinkled with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in the oven at 180°C until golden brown.
Dumplings with berries
Photo: www.globallookpress.com
Compound: flour - 500 g, warm water - 150 g, egg - 1 pc., salt - ¼ tsp, vinegar - 1 tsp, frozen berries - 300 g, sugar - to taste.
Preparation: knead the dough from everything except sugar and berries. Let it sit for half an hour in a warm place, roll it out and cut out circles. In each dumpling, place a few undefrosted berries, a little sugar and pinch. Place them in salted boiling water. Cook until the dumplings float to the surface and for another 5 minutes after that. Serve with sour cream.
Knowing how to prepare a frozen seafood cocktail, you will be able to preserve the juicy soft taste and natural aroma of seafood, highlighting their best sides by selecting the right accompaniment. The resulting dishes will be highly appreciated by fans of seafood cuisine.
What can you make from a frozen sea cocktail?
Recipes with frozen sea cocktails can be very diverse and original.
- Seafood can be fried in a frying pan with the addition of garlic, onions, vegetables, or simply with salt, pepper and, if desired, lemon juice.
- To serve independently or before adding to various dishes, the cocktail is boiled in salted water, adding herbs and spices to taste.
- Salads containing seafood are incredibly tasty; they can be dressed with a classic dressing of oil and lemon juice or mayonnaise.
- Seafood performs excellently in dishes with rice, pasta, when baking pizza and other snacks.
How to cook a frozen seafood cocktail in a frying pan?
Easily prepare a frozen seafood cocktail in a frying pan. The product does not need to be defrosted first, but can be heat treated immediately. As soon as the ice has melted, the moisture has evaporated, and the seafood has become soft, you can remove the container from the stove, serve it, or use it to create a multi-component dish.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 0.5 kg;
- garlic – 3-4 cloves;
- olive oil – 4 tbsp. spoons;
- salt pepper.
Preparation
- Crushed garlic cloves are fried in oil in a frying pan.
- Seafood is placed in aromatic oil, fried after thawing for no more than three minutes, and seasoned.
- Seafood is served with vegetable salad, herbs, and suitable sauce.
How to cook a frozen seafood cocktail?
The following recommendations are for those who do not yet know how long to cook a frozen seafood cocktail so that all ingredients retain their delicate and soft taste and natural aroma. Boiled-frozen components just need to be brought to a boil, and raw-frozen ones need to be boiled after boiling again for no more than five minutes.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 0.5 kg;
- water – 1 l;
- greens – 1 bunch;
- salt – 1/3 teaspoon;
- bay, peppercorns.
Preparation
- Bring water to a boil, add salt, add laurel, pepper, and herbs.
- Add a sea cocktail, boil for 5 minutes, drain in a colander.
- Seafood is served with lemon juice, sauce, and herbs.
How to make a frozen seafood cocktail with cream?
When considering frozen seafood cocktail dishes for further preparation, special attention should be paid to versions containing creamy sauce. Cream favorably emphasizes the delicate taste of seafood, making it even more tender, and additional seasonings and spices give the dish a slight piquancy.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 0.5 kg;
- cream – 150 ml;
- soy sauce – 2 tbsp. spoons;
- garlic – 4 cloves;
- onion – 1 pc.;
- salt, pepper, vegetable oil.
Preparation
- Thaw the cocktail, add a spoonful of soy sauce, and leave for 30 minutes.
- Fry the onion in oil, add garlic, brown for a minute.
- Pour in cream, soy sauce, pepper and heat for a couple of minutes.
- Seafood is fried separately and sauce is added.
- Simmer the frozen seafood cocktail in creamy sauce for 5 minutes.
How to marinate a frozen seafood cocktail?
Preparing a frozen seafood cocktail using the recommendations below will provide a versatile snack that can be enjoyed with a slice of bread or used to create all kinds of salads. If desired, the composition of the marinade can be supplemented with spices to your taste or other herbs.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 0.5 kg;
- soy sauce – 50 ml;
- vegetable oil – 2 tbsp. spoons;
- water – 1.5 l;
- salt – 1 tbsp. spoon;
- sugar – 0.5 tbsp. spoons;
- vinegar 9% - 60 ml;
- black pepper – ¼ teaspoon;
- lemon – 0.5 pcs.;
- parsley - 0.5 bunch.
Preparation
- Boil the cocktail, add lemon juice and parsley.
- Combine water, salt, sugar, pepper, oil and vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Place the cocktail in jars, pour a spoonful of soy sauce into each jar, pour boiling marinade over everything, seal it and put it in the cold after cooling.
Frozen seafood salad
The one proposed below can be used as a base option to create a unique version of a snack dish. The components included in the composition can be supplemented with other vegetables, herbs, seasoned with a different dressing, replacing the proposed components with new additives.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 400 g;
- cucumbers – 2 pcs.;
- tomatoes – 4 pcs.;
- bell pepper – 1 pc.;
- garlic – 2 cloves;
- vegetable oil – 2 tbsp. spoons;
- lemon juice and soy sauce - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- salt, pepper, herbs.
Preparation
- The seafood cocktail is boiled or fried in a frying pan for two minutes.
- Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and garlic.
- Mix soy sauce, lemon juice and oil, add salt and pepper.
- Combine seafood, vegetables and dressing in a salad bowl, mix and season with herbs.
How to prepare a frozen seafood cocktail for beer?
Read on to learn how to quickly prepare a frozen seafood cocktail for beer. The appetizer acquires its piquant taste and aroma by pre-marinating it in a mixture of soy sauce and lemon juice. If desired, you can add a little dried or fresh garlic, pepper, and other seasonings to the marinade.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 400 g;
- soy sauce – 2 tbsp. spoons;
- lemon juice – 1 tbsp. spoon;
- olive oil – 2 tbsp. spoons.
Preparation
- Defrost the cocktail, rinse, and allow to drain.
- Add soy sauce and lemon juice, mix, leave in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- Place the seafood on a sieve, allow to drain and place in heated oil.
- Fry the frozen sea cocktail for beer over high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
Frozen sea cocktail pilaf
The method presented below for preparing a frozen sea cocktail will allow you to get an independent nutritious dish that you can qualitatively feed your family at dinner or serve with dignity to guests. Long grain rice must be used. The Basmati variety or its mixture with wild rice is suitable.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 700 g;
- rice – 150 g;
- dried ginger – 1 teaspoon;
- carrots and onions – 1 pc.;
- lemon – 1/3 pcs.;
- vegetable oil – 50 ml;
- salt, pepper, herbs.
Preparation
- Fry the cocktail in hot oil for a minute.
- Add ginger, carrots and onions and fry for 5 minutes.
- Add rice, add salt and pepper.
- Pour boiling water over the components until the mixture is covered by 1.5 cm.
- Simmer the dish over low heat for 30 minutes under the lid, let it brew.
- Add lemon juice, stir the dish and serve.
How to make frozen seafood cocktail with spaghetti?
If you prepare a frozen seafood cocktail with cream and add the resulting sauce to pasta, you can enjoy a great version of a dish from Italian cuisine. The recommendations from the following recipe and the proven proportions of the components proposed in it will help you effectively cope with the task.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 500 g;
- spaghetti – 250 g;
- cream – 250 ml;
- cheese – 200 g;
- Italian herbs - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- vegetable oil – 40 g;
- garlic – 2 cloves;
- salt, pepper, herbs.
Preparation
- Defrost the seafood cocktail, boil for 1-2 minutes, and allow to drain.
- Fry garlic in oil and discard.
- Add seafood, brown for a minute.
- Pour in cream, season with salt, pepper, herbs, stir in grated cheese.
- Mix in sauce and serve with herbs.
Frozen seafood cocktail with tomatoes
While studying recipes for frozen seafood cocktails, your eye is drawn to the appetizing combination of seafood with fresh tomatoes. Having completed one of the recipes, you will be able to appreciate not only the magnificent appearance of the culinary composition, but also its delicious taste, the degree of sharpness and piquancy of which can be adjusted.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 800 g;
- tomatoes – 150 g;
- iceberg and Chinese cabbage - 1/3 head each;
- soy sauce – 20 ml;
- vegetable oil – 60 g;
- garlic (optional) – 1 clove;
- salt, pepper, herbs.
Preparation
- Place the cocktail in a frying pan with oil and fry until the moisture evaporates.
- Add soy sauce and garlic and heat for a couple of minutes.
- After cooling, add iceberg and cabbage to the seafood, add tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, oil and herbs.
Pizza with frozen sea cocktail
The following recipe is for those who are still undecided on how to deliciously prepare a frozen seafood cocktail in order to get maximum pleasure from the meal. turns out incredibly tasty and appetizing. The dough can be kneaded according to a proven home recipe or taken ready-made.
Ingredients:
- pizza dough – 500 g;
- tomato sauce – 4-5 tbsp. spoon;
- sea cocktail – 500 g;
- mozzarella – 100 g;
- hard cheese – 50 g;
- white wine – 0.5 cups;
- olive oil, olives or olives, basil.
Preparation
- Heat the seafood in oil for a couple of minutes, add wine, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- The rolled out dough is coated with sauce and seafood, mozzarella and olives are placed on top.
- Sprinkle the product with cheese, bake for 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees, serve with basil.
Frozen seafood paella
By combining rice with frozen seafood cocktail, vegetables and following the simple recommendations of the following recipe, you will be able to appreciate all the delights of Spanish cuisine and taste one of its most popular dishes. Appetizing, it will not leave any gourmet or simply a lover of delicious food indifferent.
Ingredients:
- sea cocktail – 500 g;
- rice – 250 g;
- onion – 1 pc.;
- green peas – 100 g;
- tomato puree – 200 g;
- green beans – 150 g;
- vegetable oil – 50 g;
- sweet pepper – 0.5 pcs.;
- saffron – 0.5 teaspoon;
- lemon – ¼ piece;
- salt.
Preparation
- Seafood is fried in oil for 2 minutes.
- Pour boiling water over saffron.
- Separately, fry the onion in oil, add rice, and heat for a couple of minutes.
- Pour boiling water over the cereal until it is covered by 1.5 cm, add tomato and saffron, and cook the dish covered for 10 minutes.
- Add peas, peppers, beans, continue cooking until all the moisture is absorbed.
- Stir in seafood, lemon slices, herbs, and let it brew.
Frozen seafood cocktail in a slow cooker - recipe
The following information will help you figure out how to prepare a frozen seafood cocktail using a multicooker. In addition to classic boiling and frying, seafood can be stewed in creamy or sour cream sauce, adding chopped garlic or onions to taste.
Frozen vegetables today can be an excellent alternative to fresh ones. Thanks to innovative technologies, vegetables are frozen with minimal damage, thus all beneficial microorganisms and vitamins remain. Although, of course, fresh vegetables are full of a lot of vitamins, but again, in winter, when the bulk of the vegetables presented on the shelves are grown in greenhouses, it is better to give preference to frozen root vegetables.
As for the cooking methods, there is nothing complicated here. All frozen vegetables can be prepared in the same way as fresh ones. Moreover, each package contains detailed cooking instructions. Moreover, do not ignore these instructions. The fact is that today there are different freezing technologies. Some vegetables are prepared using blast freezing technology. When fresh vegetables are placed in a special container with ice. This way the entire texture of the root vegetable is frozen at the same time. In another case, vegetables are boiled until half cooked before freezing. It is clear that cooking vegetables requires different times; in the first case, it will take a little more.
Another point to consider before cooking is the type of vegetables. For example, if you want to cook spinach, you should not cook or stew it for more than 3 minutes. While the cabbage is cooked for up to 7 minutes, but no more. Cook the legumes in boiling water for about 5 minutes.
What can you cook from frozen vegetables?
As a rule, side dishes for hot dishes are prepared from frozen vegetables. It must be said that vegetables are the most successful and healthy side dish for meat. All the extra fat you get from overcooking pork or fatty beef will have less of an impact on your figure if you serve the meat with vegetables. Again, if the vegetables are steamed, boiled or stewed. When frying vegetables, you need to use oil, which is completely unsuitable for meat due to its high fat content.
At the same time, frozen vegetables are great for cooking soups, including purees, as well as stews and casseroles.
Does freezing affect the taste?
The answer is clear - yes, it does. The thing is that most frozen vegetables are presented on the shelves already in semi-finished form, that is, the vegetables were boiled before freezing. Moreover, vegetables are cooked without adding any spices or salt, unless otherwise indicated on the packaging.
The fact is that frozen vegetables in some kind of sauce are appearing more and more often. For example, Sicilian vegetables will have a sweetish peppercorn, and if you give preference to vegetables with Provençal herbs, you will certainly get an aromatic and spicy dish.
However, many people complain that frozen vegetables always turn out tasteless. Which will certainly be so if you skimp on spices. Do not skimp on salt and seasonings and get it, then your dish will be very tasty.
Are there any benefits to frozen vegetables?
This is perhaps the most popular question of many vegetable lovers. It has already been noted above that, despite freezing and heat treatment, all the beneficial properties and microorganisms remain in vegetables. Moreover, according to statistical research, in fresh vegetables that are offered to us by chain supermarkets and hypermarkets, in 55% of cases, higher levels of nitrates and chemical additives are recorded, which improve the appearance of the root vegetable and kill its beneficial properties. At the same time, manufacturers reduce the time between picking vegetables from the beds and getting them into packaging to a minimum value. As a result, we find that most often frozen vegetables are many times healthier than fresh ones, if, of course, they can be called that after all the chemical manipulations.
Do I need to defrost vegetables before cooking?
In fact, it all depends on the dish you want to prepare. If these are steamed or baked vegetables, then it is best to leave the vegetables at room temperature for an hour.
When it comes to stew or omelet, you should not waste time on defrosting, especially since the melted juice that begins to release from the vegetables will only benefit the dish.
How to cook frozen corn?
Corn is the most popular frozen legume vegetable. Corn has a huge number of beneficial microorganisms, such as fiber, calcium, manganese, vitamins A and B. Corn helps normalize metabolism, has a preventive effect on heart and vascular diseases, removes waste and toxins from the body and generally strengthens the immune system.
Today there are a huge number of different recipes for dishes that involve corn in one way or another. Soups, salads, stews and other dishes include corn. Of course, most often housewives and cooks prefer canned corn, but if you want to get not only a tasty, but also healthy dish, it is best to take frozen corn.
How to boil frozen corn
To boil frozen corn you need:
- Water - 2 l
- Salt - to taste
- Frozen corn - 500 g
Preparation:
Pour clean water into the pan, put it on the fire and wait until it boils. As soon as the water boils, add salt to taste and add the frozen corn to the pan.
Cook the corn for 5-7 minutes. Afterwards we put it in a colander.
After it has cooled completely, add the corn to the salad.
Puree soup with corn
Children really like this tender and very tasty soup. It has a sweetish taste and pleasant texture.
To prepare we will need:
- Corn - 500 g
- Bacon - 150 g
- Cream - 100 ml
- Processed cheese - 3 pcs.
- Potatoes - 2 pcs.
Preparation:
First of all, fill the corn with water and put it on the fire. The corn should be cooked through, which will take about 15 minutes after boiling.
Then add peeled and chopped potatoes. Cook for another 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the bacon into strips and fry in butter.
When the potatoes are cooked, grind the soup in a blender. Then add melted cheese.
Cook, stirring constantly for about 15 minutes, then pour the cream into the soup and leave on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
Before serving, add bacon.
How to cook frozen broccoli?
Broccoli is a type of cauliflower. It contains an incredible amount of useful vitamins and components. Firstly, it is vitamin C, and it contains so much of it that even the freshest orange, just picked from the branch, can envy. Secondly, broccoli contains vegetable protein, which is not only useful for gaining weight when cutting athletes, but also helps remove cholesterol from the body. An important note must be made here: only vegetable protein can remove excess fat and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Like any other cauliflower, broccoli is a perishable product. Just a few hours are enough for the appearance of cabbage to change, and at the same time the list of beneficial vitamins and microorganisms is reduced. Therefore, most often broccoli is presented on store shelves in frozen form.
How to cook broccoli?
First of all, you need to boil the water. Salt and place the broccoli in the pan. After boiling again, cook for no more than 2-3 minutes.
Only the slightest heat treatment can preserve the real taste of broccoli. Moreover, you need to add broccoli directly to boiling water, because otherwise all the vitamins will remain in the broth.
Broccoli soup
This is perhaps one of the most popular dishes made from broccoli. This puree soup is so tender and tasty that even children, despite its specific color, eat it with pleasure.
Ingredients:
- Broccoli - 400 g
- Cream - 100 ml
- Potatoes - 4 pcs.
- Chicken broth - 2.5 l
- Onion - 2 pcs.
Preparation:
The first step is to boil the chicken broth.
Then add potatoes and onions, cut into arbitrary pieces.
When the vegetables are boiled, add the broccoli. Wait for it to boil and cook for another 3 minutes.
Then remove the soup from the heat and puree with a blender.
Add cream, return to heat and cook until boiling.
Broccoli in batter - an original appetizer
If you add more spices and pepper, you can serve this snack with beer. Or you can offer broccoli in batter as a separate dish or side dish.
Ingredients:
- Broccoli - 400 g
- Flour - 400 g
- Eggs - 2-3 pcs.
- Spices
Preparation:
First of all, you need to prepare the broccoli. Boil the cabbage in boiling water for 2 minutes after boiling. Then add the broth and leave to cool.
In the meantime, let's prepare the batter. The batter can be prepared according to any of your recipes. Traditionally, the batter is whipped from eggs, flour and a small amount of water.
Heat a large amount of oil in a frying pan. If you have a deep fryer on hand, even better, you can use it.
Now we dip each cabbage inflorescence in batter and deep-fry it.
The dish turns out to be quite high in calories, so it is best to place the inflorescences on a paper napkin or colander.
How to cook frozen French fries?
French fries are a great side dish option. French fries are loved by children and adults; they can be crispy and soft at the same time. However, potatoes are very high in calories. So you shouldn't cook potatoes while dieting.
The easiest way to make frozen French fries. To do this, you just need to pour a sufficient amount of oil into the frying pan and fry the frozen potatoes in it and only add salt and pepper after removing from the heat.
If you are the lucky owner of a deep fryer, then you are luckier; you don’t need to waste time washing the frying pan and other utensils. Moreover, with a deep fryer there is less chance of getting burned.
Before placing frozen potatoes in oil, make sure they are dry; excess moisture may cause the oil to splatter.
There is another option for preparing frozen French fries. Grease a baking sheet with a little oil and scatter the fries over it.
How to cook frozen mushrooms?
We all love mushrooms very much. They are rich in vegetable protein and have a pronounced aroma.
Moreover, today there are a lot of dishes that can be prepared from frozen mushrooms.
Porcini mushroom puree soup
This soup turns out very flavorful and tender. You will especially love it in the cold season, because when hot it is simply incomparable.
Ingredients:
- Frozen porcini mushrooms - 400g
- Cream - 150 ml
- Potatoes - 3 pcs.
- Onion - 1 pc.
Preparation:
It is necessary to peel the potatoes and onions. Next, cut the potatoes and place them in boiling water. Cut the onion into half rings and fry in butter.
After 15 minutes of cooking the potatoes, add the onion to the pan.
Cook over low heat until the ingredients are ready. Then grind the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the heat and bring to a boil, then pour into the soup and cook until it boils.
Serve the soup with baguette.
Hunter's porcini mushrooms
A good dish for a side dish or as a separate dish. Despite the fact that there are no meat ingredients in this dish, it turns out to be very satisfying.
Ingredients:
- Frozen mushrooms - 400 g
- Bell pepper - 1 pc.
- Onion - 1 pc.
Preparation:
Mushrooms must be thawed before preparing this dish. This can be done using a microwave oven or simply left in the room for several hours. Then salt the excess liquid and drain the mushrooms in a colander. Cut off the stem of the pepper and remove the seeds.
Cut the pepper into small cubes. By the way, if you think that the mushrooms are too large, you can cut them into smaller pieces.
Peel the onion and cut into half rings. Mix all the vegetables in a deep frying pan, add half a glass of broth or water.
Let the vegetables simmer over low heat. A few minutes before cooking, add spices and herbs.
How to cook frozen green beans?
Most green beans on store shelves are presented frozen. And this is not at all surprising. Before packaging, the beans are subjected to minimal heat treatment. It is doused with boiling water and immediately frozen. As a rule, it only takes a few minutes to fully cook the beans.
All dishes in which beans appear in one way or another have a very high protein content, which means you can be more satisfied with them than usual. At the same time, very often bean dishes are included in the diet of athletes and dietary menus. Indeed, due to its low calorie content and vegetable protein, beans outperform other legumes.
Green beans with chicken breast and mushrooms
A good protein dish that will certainly please everyone in your family.
Ingredients:
- Frozen beans - 500 g
- Fresh mushrooms (champignons) - 300 g
- Chicken breast - 500 g
- Sour cream - 2 tbsp. l.
- Flour - 1 tbsp. l.
Preparation:
First of all, you need to cut the chicken breast into small cubes, add salt and pepper, and place it in a frying pan with a little olive oil. The chicken will begin to release juice; when it has almost evaporated, add the frozen beans.
You don’t have to waste time on defrosting; we’ll send the contents of the package right away. The beans will begin to melt and release liquid, so the beans and chicken will stew, which will certainly have a better effect on the final calorie content of the dish.
While the beans are melting in the pan, let's take care of the mushrooms. We cut them into slices. When all the liquid from the pan has almost evaporated, add the mushrooms. Stew the vegetables until fully cooked. Then mix sour cream with a small amount of broth and pour in the vegetable stew. Add flour, mix well and cover with a lid. Simmer for a couple more minutes, then serve.
Green bean salad with eggs
Ingredients:
- Green beans - 300 g
- Eggs - 4 pcs.
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic
Preparation:
Boil the eggs hard and leave to cool in ice water. Boil water and add beans to it. Cook for 5 minutes after boiling. Now put it in a colander and wait until it dries completely. Cut the eggs into large pieces. Pass the garlic through a press. Mix all the ingredients in a salad bowl and season with mayonnaise.
How to cook frozen assorted vegetables?
Manufacturers of frozen vegetables today have made our task much easier. Assorted vegetables are a universal semi-finished product that can be used to prepare many dishes. From this assortment you can prepare a side dish, soup and even hot dishes.
Frozen vegetable pancakes
An original snack that will fit perfectly into the diet of any member of your family.
Ingredients:
- Frozen assorted vegetables - 1 pack
- Flour - 40 g
- Eggs - 1 pc.
- Milk - 100 ml
Preparation:
Mix milk and egg. Beat well with a fork. Then add flour, mix well again so that there are no lumps. Place frozen vegetables in a frying pan with butter for 5-7 minutes, the main thing is that the vegetables become soft.
Add vegetables to the dough and mix well. Fry the pancakes in oil.
You can serve pancakes with sour cream.
Vegetables for garnish
Ingredients:
- Assorted frozen vegetables - 1 pack.
- Provencal herbs - 1 tbsp. l.
- Olive oil.
Preparation:
Grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Place vegetables on it, sprinkle them with oil and sprinkle with herbs. Place in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
The vegetable side dish is ready.
Vegetable poella
The traditional Spanish dish is prepared with seafood or chicken breast, but during Lent an exception can be made.
Ingredients:
- Rice - 300 g
- Frozen vegetables - 1 pack
- Herbs
- Spices.
Preparation:
Place the vegetables in a deep frying pan and wait until all the juice has evaporated. Then add rice, mix well and pour in 2 cups of broth. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low.
Simmer for about 30 minutes.
To summarize, we can see that frozen vegetables are not only a healthy semi-finished product, but also very easy to prepare; you just need to use a little imagination to create a culinary masterpiece.
Loading...