(Trust me, I know.)

But thats just because you haventdiscovered the power of your freezeryet.

There are so many plant-based meals that somehow taste even better after being frozen.

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When you want to be comforted with abig bowl of vegan mac and cheese, its there.

Same with those veggie burger patties or vegan enchiladas.

In fact, theyre so good youll forget youre eating leftovers in the first place.

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This version features a creamy enchilada loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and kale.

Eat what you want, then pop the rest in the freezer for up to one month.

To reheat, pop them in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

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2.Vegan broccoli cheese soup

Warm, creamy, and cheesywhats not to love about this soup?

If you freeze it to enjoy another day, itll be just as creamy the second time around.

3.Freezable vegan veggie burger

Homemade veggie burgers, coming right up.

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This freezer-friendly patties are filled with chickpeas, veggies, seeds, and spices.

Eat them as a burger, break one up into your saladthe options are endless.

Then when youre ready to reheat, cook in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.

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4.Slow cooker veggie tortilla soup

Any taco lover is going to obsess over this soup.

Loaded with veggies and plant-based protein and fiber, its a hearty option that will provide meals for months.

(Just skip the cheese or use dairy-free cheese if you want to make this totally vegan.)

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Once youre done eating, portion it into a freezer-safe bag or containers without the toppings for later use.

To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator or microwave on low power, then warm on the stovetop.

Its still great after freezing it, meaning youll have plenty of warm and cozy meals to come.

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This recipewhich includes a tofu scramble, diced potatoes, and black beansis perfect for making ahead and freezing.

Then when you wake up, you simply heat it up in the microwave or oven and enjoy.

7.Vegan Italian meatloaf cups

Yes, its totally possible to make meatless meatloaf.

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9.Vegan macaroni and cheese

This vegan mac and cheese tastes like the real deal.

10.Vegan lasagna with tofu ricotta

This isnt your typical lasagna.

Its loaded with plenty of veggies, including zucchini, sliced mushrooms, frozen spinach, and peas.

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And because its completely vegan, the ricotta is made from tofu.

Once youre ready to eat it, reheat it in the microwave.

For more plant-based recipe inspiration, try alow-carb snack option thats totally dietitian-approved.

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Then make one ofthese plant-based Mexican recipes that go way beyond beans and rice.

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