Recipes Using Frozen Fruits & Vegetables

• 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 16oz. packages Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• 1 14oz. can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• Grated parmesan cheese

In large pot, bring broth to boil. Add frozen vegetables and return to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce to simmer. Stir in tomatoes (with liquid). Add seasoning and cook on simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes. Top with parmesan cheese. Serves 8.

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• 1 cup soy milk
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 container (6oz) plain yogurt
• 1 medium banana
• 1 cup frozen strawberries

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth (approx. 30 seconds). Serve immediately. 2 servings.

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• 1 lb. frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
• 1 (16oz) package frozen broccoli florets
• 12 oz. penne pasta
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta and drain. In a large skillet, sauté garlic and onion in butter, oil and salt until tender. Add broccoli; cook and stir over medium heat for approx. 6 minutes. Add shrimp; cook additional 4-5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and broccoli tender. Stir in pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.

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• 1 1/2 cups frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 banana
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup 100% apple juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve and enjoy!

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• 2 cups frozen strawberries, raspberries or blackberries
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 3/4 cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, low-fat
• 1/2 cup skim milk

Put all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth and thick. Serves 2.

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• 1 cup frozen low-fat yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups 100% orange juice
• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 2 ripe bananas, peeled

Combine all ingredients in blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Serves 3.

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