#2 Turkey Black Bean Chili Yield: 6 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1 lb ground turkey • 28 oz can tomato sauce • 2 x 15 oz cans black beans, drained & rinsed • 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, undrained • 1 2/3 cups frozen corn • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 Tbsp paprika • 1 Tbsp chili powder • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 1/2 tsp ground oregano • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr. 4. Break apart turkey and stir. Optional: shredded cheese and tortilla chips. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #3 Chicken Noodle Soup Yield: 4 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts • 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 cup) • 4 carrots, diced • 2 celery ribs, diced (1 cup) • 1/2 tsp thyme • 1/2 tsp celery seed • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp salt • 1 Tbsp cornstarch ADD ON COOKING DAY • 32 oz chicken broth • 2 cups wide egg noodles ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all BAG ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents + 32 oz broth to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr, until chicken is cooked through. 4. Shred chicken and stir. 5. Add 2 cups egg noodles; cook 15 min more or until al dente. Optional: bread. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #4 Stuffed Peppers Yield: 4 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1 lb 85% lean ground beef • 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 cup) • 1 garlic clove, minced • 4 small green bell peppers, tops removed & cleaned (OR 2 large peppers, halved lengthwise) • 24 oz jar pasta sauce (reserve 2 Tbsp) ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Mix beef, onion, garlic, and 2 Tbsp pasta sauce. Divide into 4 portions and firmly stuff peppers. Put remaining sauce in 1 quart freezer bag; seal. Place sauce bag + stuffed peppers in gallon freezer bag. Freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Place peppers in crockpot and top with sauce. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr. Optional: serve with rice. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #7 Black Bean Soup Yield: 6 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 3 x 15 oz cans black beans, drained & rinsed • 4 green onions, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 celery ribs, chopped • 1 red bell pepper, chopped • 2 cups vegetable broth (chicken broth also works) • Juice of 1 lemon • 1 tsp cumin ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Pour bag contents into crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 4-6 hr. 4. Mash or puree to desired consistency and stir. Optional: sour cream, avocado, salsa, tortilla chips/strips. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #8 Coconut Chickpea Curry Yield: 6 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 2 x 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed • 6 oz can tomato paste • 13.5 oz can unsweetened coconut milk • 1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 cup) • 2 cups frozen peas • 14.5 oz can tomato sauce • 2 large cloves garlic, minced • 3 Tbsp honey • 2 Tbsp curry powder • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp crushed red pepper ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr. Optional: serve with rice or naan. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #9 Lasagna Soup Yield: 6 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 24 oz jar pasta sauce • 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed • 2.5 oz fresh baby spinach (about 3 cups) ADD ON COOKING DAY • 32 oz chicken broth • 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add BAG ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents + 32 oz broth to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr. 4. Add 3 broken lasagna noodles; cook 30 min more. Optional: mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic bread. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #10 Honey Garlic Chicken Yield: 4 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts OR chicken thighs • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 1/4 cup ketchup • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce • 1/4 cup brown sugar OR honey • 1 cup onion, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp dried basil • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes • 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 4-6 hr. Optional: rice, steamed broccoli, sesame seeds, sliced green onion. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #11 Italian Lemon Chicken Yield: 6 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1-2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts • Juice of 1 lemon • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp basil • 1/2 tsp oregano • 1/2 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp kosher salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp paprika ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 4-6 hr. Optional: green beans and quinoa. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #13 Vegetarian Curried Lentils Yield: 4 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed & drained • 2 cups vegetable broth • 13.5 oz can unsweetened coconut milk • 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 cup) • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 3 carrots, diced • 1 Tbsp curry powder ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 8 hr. Optional: serve with rice. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #15 Minestrone Soup Yield: 6 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained • 15 oz can kidney beans, drained & rinsed • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach • 2 carrots, diced • 2 celery ribs, diced • 1 cup green beans • 1 zucchini, cubed • 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 cup) • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp pepper ADD ON COOKING DAY • 32 oz vegetable broth • 1/2 cup uncooked pasta (ditalini works well) ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add BAG ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents + 32 oz vegetable broth. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr. 4. Add 1/2 cup pasta; cook 30 min more. Optional: fresh bread and Parmesan. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #16 Sausage Spinach Tomato Soup Yield: 6 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1 lb ground sweet OR spicy Italian sausage • 24 oz jar pasta sauce • 1 x 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach • 1/2 lb carrots (about 4 large), peeled & chopped • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) ADD ON COOKING DAY • 4 cups (32 oz) chicken broth • 1 cup uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini) ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add BAG ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents + 4 cups chicken broth. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr. 4. Add 1 cup pasta; cook 30 min more. Optional: garlic bread and Parmesan. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #17 Thai Pineapple Curry Yield: 6 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 15 oz can chickpeas, drained & rinsed • 1 fresh pineapple, cored & chopped into 1-inch pieces • 1 lb sweet potatoes (2 medium or 1 large), peeled & cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 green bell pepper, sliced thin • 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 13.5 oz can unsweetened coconut milk • 3 Tbsp curry powder • 1 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr, or until onions and peppers are tender. Optional: serve with rice. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #19 Chicken Quinoa Taco Soup Yield: 6 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (3-4 thighs) • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped • 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped • Juice of 1 lime • 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed & drained • 14 oz regular OR fire-roasted diced tomatoes • 4.25 oz can diced green chiles • 1 1/3 cups frozen corn kernels • 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder • 1 Tbsp cumin • 2 tsp oregano • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper ADD ON COOKING DAY • 6 cups chicken OR vegetable broth ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all BAG ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents + 6 cups broth to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr. 4. Shred chicken and stir. Optional: corn chips, shredded cheddar, fresh cilantro. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #23 Taco Soup Yield: 8 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1 lb 85% lean ground beef • 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed & drained • 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed & drained • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed & drained • 2 x 15 oz cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes • 8 oz can tomato sauce • 1 Tbsp chili powder • 1 tsp pepper • 1/2 tsp EACH: salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder • 16 oz bag frozen corn • 1 small yellow onion, diced • 1 cup water ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr. 4. Break apart beef and stir. Optional: shredded cheese, tortilla chips, or sliced corn tortillas. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #25 Smoky Sweet Potato Chickpea Chili Yield: 8 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 28 oz can diced tomatoes • 14.5 oz can tomato sauce • 4 Tbsp adobo sauce; add 1 chopped chipotle pepper for spicy version • 2 Tbsp chili powder • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 cup chicken OR vegetable stock • 1 large sweet potato, peeled & cubed (roughly 5 cups) • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 medium onions, diced • 2 carrots, peeled & diced • 2 x 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed • Juice of 1/2 lime ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr. Optional: shredded cheddar, guacamole, tortilla chips. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep #31 Chicken Cacciatore Yield: 4 servings Prep date: __________ Use by: __________ PUT IN FREEZER BAG • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts • 24 oz jar spaghetti sauce • 1 zucchini, chopped • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 1 small yellow onion, chopped • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning ADD ON COOKING DAY • Nothing essential. ASSEMBLE / FREEZE Add all ingredients to freezer bag. Seal and freeze up to 3 months. COOK 1. Thaw overnight in refrigerator (or in cold water the morning of cooking). 2. Add bag contents to crockpot. 3. Cook LOW 6-8 hr, until chicken is cooked through and tender. 4. Shred chicken and stir. Optional: serve with spaghetti and Parmesan. New Leaf Wellness freezer recipe - reformatted for personal meal prep