Weeknight Shortcut: Freeze Everything
Instead of doing full-on meal prep, just freeze your leftover ingredients—like that half of an onion on the cutting board or the lonely lemon that needs to be used now. Ice cube trays are great for stuff you use in small quantities; muffin tins are great for things that you want a little more of; gallon-size freezer bags are perfect for storing sides and sweets.
Photography by Johnny Miller
In Ice Cube Trays
finely chopped garlic
pestos and other oil-based sauces (like chimichurri)
citrus juices
leftover egg whites
leftover wine
In Muffin Tins
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chopped onions
cooked leafy greens
leftover chopped vegetables
marinara sauce
gravy
In Gallon-Size Resealable Plastic Bags
cooked rice
raw greens for smoothies
any fruit (freeze on a baking sheet first)
leftover baked goods
