In anticipation of extreme fatigue, postpartum brain fog and lack of sensibility, I embarked on a “freezer food prep” pilgrimage this week. My motivation? I want healthy food, conveniently ready to eat in order to help me lose baby weight as well as provide enough nutrition for breast-feeding. Since I am not a celebrity mom with a private chef, trainer and financial flexibility, my only viable option is to create my own food “delivery” program. Without this convenience, I will leave myself vulnerable to overpriced Whole Foods’ deli bars or even worse, fast food.
Never before have I had the desire to prepare food to be frozen. The idea simply never appealed to me. The process appeared to require a great deal of forethought, time and patience, qualities of which I often lack. The reward at the end of this process? Frozen food. Yeah, the concept is not an easy one to sell. Well, I’m here to tell you I have become a believer, a convert if you will – can I get a hallelujah please?
The process was actually very straightforward and when you are focusing on one dish at a time, instead of side dishes which often accompany dinnertime cooking, the process of frozen meal prep is quite uncomplicated. Whether you are trying to simplify your life, attempting to lose weight or just want to have back up entrée options, freezer food prep is the way to go. After all, you gain the benefits of convenient foods without the preservatives and other negative ingredients you might otherwise find outside your household food supply. Even if you decide to prepare highly caloric foods, if you pre-portion them, they will most likely serve you better than a trip to your local burger joint.
These empanadas are very satisfying, hearty, delicious and packed full of nutrients. If you prefer meat in your entrées, I can assure you, it will not be missed when eating these savory little pockets of deliciousness. The dough is absolutely divine as its flaky, can be used with any filling and most importantly, is easy to make. The mixture of veggies are colorful, rich with vitamins and protein. Serve with a side salad for a satisfying and well-rounded meal.
Enjoy!
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