Veggies in a Flash: 5 Frozen Finds for Weeknight Dinners

Don’t get us wrong, we love fresh vegetables, roasted, grilled, pureed, you name it. On busy weeknights, though, we may not always have the time.

Here are five top picks currently on shelves in stores from Walmart to Whole Foods that can help to boost our frozen veggie game beyond steamed broccoli and green beans.

Hearty Vegetable ‘Keto’ Lasagna by Cali’flour Foods | Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Lower Carb

Per single-serving container: 220 calories, 6 grams sat fat, 15 grams carbohydrate [12 grams net carbs], 3 grams fiber, 0 added sugar, 14 grams protein
Ingredients include cauliflower crust (cauliflower, mozzarella, egg whites), cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, ricotta, spices, seasonings
Note: Less of a lasagna, more of a veggie casserole

Cauliflower Rice and Everything Nice by Caulipower | Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan

Per 2/3-cup serving: 45 calories, 0 sat fat, 5 grams carbohydrate [3 grams net carbs], 2 grams fiber, 0 added sugar, 2 grams protein
Ingredients include cauliflower, edamame, red onions, red bell peppers, sesame oil, sea salt

Spaghetti Squash Veggie Spirals by Green Giant | Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low Carb

Per half-cup serving: 25 calories, 0 sat fat, 5 grams carbohydrate [4 grams net carbs], 1 gram fiber, 0 added sugar, 1 gram protein
Ingredients include only spaghetti squash
Note: Delicious pasta swap, topped with red sauce or olive oil and parmigiana Reggiano.

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Mashed Cauliflower by Green Giant | Gluten-Free, Low Carb

Per half-cup serving: 70 calories, 2 grams sat fat, 7 grams carbohydrate [5 grams net carbs], 2 grams fiber, 0 added sugar, 2 grams protein
Ingredients include cauliflower, milk, cream, sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper
Note: Smooth, creamy and neutral enough to pair with most sauces and proteins

Basil Pesto Vegetable Spirals by Whole Foods Market | Gluten-Free, Low Carb

Per ¾-cup serving: 110 calories, 4 grams sat fat, 5 grams carbohydrate [3 grams net carbs], 2 grams fiber, 0 added sugar, 3 grams protein
Ingredients include cauliflower, milk, cream, sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper

Editor’s note: Registered dietitian Molly Kimball offers brand-name products as a consumer guide; she does not solicit product samples, nor is she paid to recommend items. This originally appeared on WGNO’s “Get FUELED with Molly” segment