Freeze-dried food is a great way for busy families to make mealtimes easier. You can quickly and easily whip up delicious meals using freeze-dried foods with little effort. Freeze-drying removes almost all the moisture from the food, preserving its flavor and nutrients while making it lightweight and easy to store or transport. Here is a guide on freeze-dried foods and several easy dinner ideas for busy families.
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are a family-friendly meal option that is especially popular with children. If you’re looking for a quick fix for a family dinner, look no further than these fajitas. You can use freeze-dried vegetables and chicken to make meal prep quicker and more efficient. And you can also pair this dish with some tortilla chips and salsa to create a more robust meal.
For these fajitas, you will need the following:
- Freeze-dried chicken breast
- Bell peppers (any color)
- Onions
- Garlic cloves
- Cumin
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Optional toppings include shredded cheese or sour cream
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Chicken parmesan casserole is a classic and flavorful dish perfect for busy families. You can make this meal using freeze-dried chicken. The great thing about casseroles is that they’re fairly simple to prepare, and they provide enough food to feed your family, with plenty of leftovers to hold you over for a day or two. If you’re looking for a meal idea that will help you avoid cooking every night of the week, chicken parmesan casserole is the way to go. You will need the following ingredients:
- For this recipe, you will need the following:
- Freeze-dried chicken breasts
- White rice
- Olive oil
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Diced tomatoes with juice
- Minced garlic cloves
- Dried oregano leaves
- Salt and pepper
- Optional toppings include additional parmesan cheese or basil for garnish
Stir Fry
Stir fry is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be created with almost any combination of ingredients. Whether you prefer a vegetarian option or want to use meat like chicken or beef, there is an option to satisfy any palate. And you can make cooking this dish more efficient by using freeze-dried vegetables and meat. Then, you can add some rice to complete the meal.
To make a delicious stir fry, you will need the following:
- Cooking oil
- Minced garlic cloves
- Your choice of freeze-dried veggies (such as carrots, bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms)
- Your choice of freeze-dried protein (such as chicken, beef, or shrimp)
- Soy sauce
- Salt and pepper
Meatloaf
Meatloaf has been a family favorite in the US for decades. And with the use of freeze-dried ingredients, this dish is easier to make than ever before. You’ll need to rehydrate the freeze-dried ground beef in a bowl of water before cooking. Then, you can make the loaf and pop it in the oven whenever you are ready to eat.
To prepare this meal, you will need the following:
- Freeze-dried ground beef
- Dry breadcrumbs
- One egg
- Worcestershire sauce
- Minced garlic gloves
- Dried oregano leaves
- Salt and pepper
- Optional toppings include ketchup and shredded cheese
Now that you have some freeze-dried food meal ideas for busy families, you can start cooking with ease. Check out NuManna Foundation’s selection of family food storage to make your family mealtimes more efficient.
