Freeze Lettuce & Spinach in Soups, Stews & Dips
Here are 8 delicious vegan recipes for soups, stews, and dips that make excellent use of an abundant lettuce and spinach harvest, and also freeze well.
Healthy Soups & Stews
Spinach and Lettuce Green Soup
• Ingredients: spinach, lettuce, onions, garlic, potatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, salt, pepper.
• Preparation: Sauté onion and garlic, add diced potatoes, spinach, lettuce, and broth. Simmer until tender. Blend until creamy, then stir in coconut milk.
• Freezing: Freeze in airtight containers; reheat gently.
Spinach, Lettuce, and White Bean Stew
• Ingredients: spinach, lettuce, cannelloni beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, Italian herbs, olive oil.
• Preparation: Sauté onion and garlic, add spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, and broth. Season with Italian herbs, simmer until thickened.
• Freezing: Freeze portions in containers; thaw overnight before reheating.
Curried Lettuce and Spinach Soup
• Ingredients: spinach, lettuce, coconut milk, vegetable broth, onions, garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, chili flakes, lime juice.
• Preparation: Sauté aromatics, add spinach, lettuce, broth, spices. Cook briefly, blend until smooth, finish with coconut milk and lime juice.
• Freezing: Freeze in serving-sized portions; thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Lentil and Spinach Stew
• Ingredients: spinach, lentils, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika.
• Preparation: Sauté vegetables, add lentils, spinach, lettuce, broth, and spices. Cook until lentils are tender and stew thickens.
• Freezing: Cool completely and freeze in airtight containers.
Delicious Dips
Spinach-Lettuce Pesto Dip
• Ingredients: spinach, lettuce, basil, garlic, nutritional yeast, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
• Preparation: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
• Freezing: Freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning. Thaw cubes in the fridge overnight.
Creamy Spinach & Lettuce Hummus
• Ingredients: chickpeas, spinach, lettuce, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil.
• Preparation: Blend all ingredients until creamy, adjust seasoning.
• Freezing: Portion into containers or bags; thaw overnight in fridge.
Spinach and Lettuce Artichoke Dip
• Ingredients: spinach, lettuce, artichokes, vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic, onions, vegan mozzarella, salt, pepper.
• Preparation: Blend spinach, lettuce, garlic, cream cheese; fold in chopped artichokes and onions. Top with vegan mozzarella, bake until bubbly.
• Freezing: Freeze before baking; thaw and bake as needed.
Spicy Spinach and Lettuce Avocado Dip
• Ingredients: spinach, lettuce, avocados, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt.
• Preparation: Blend spinach, lettuce, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro. Mash with avocado, add lime juice, cumin, salt to taste.
• Freezing: Freeze in small airtight containers; defrost overnight in refrigerator and stir well before serving.
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