Cut down on prep and ramp up the flavour using frozen veg, herbs and spices

<p>Using frozen veg, herbs and spices is a genius way to ramp up the flavours and cut down on prep on all your midweek meals.</p><p>From fragrant fish curries to saucy enchiladas, scroll on to discover five of our favourite midweek dinners that can be whipped up from the freezer drawer without a fuss.</p><h2>Cod and sweet potato thai curry</h2><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cod-sweet-potato-thai-curry" target="_blank">Curry in a hurry</a> cooked from scratch? Believe it &ndash; the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/fish-fillets/asda-cook-from-frozen-cod-fillets/910000046614" target="_blank">frozen cod </a>and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegetables/asda-scratch-cook-sweet-potato-chunks/910002344908" target="_blank">sweet potatoes</a> can be used straight from the freezer and the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegetables/asda-scratch-cook-chopped-ginger/910002345058" target="_blank">frozen ginger</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/ingredients-herbs/asda-scratch-cook-thai-herb-blend/910002849297" target="_blank">Thai herb blend</a> are bursting with flavour.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="thai-cod-and-sweet-potato-curry__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/thai-cod-and-sweet-potato-curry__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>beef and mixed pepper goulash</h2><p>A goulash is a Hungarian-style stew seasoned with paprika and sweetened with slowly braised peppers. We've used <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/ingredients-herbs/asda-scratch-cook-sliced-mixed-peppers/910002344967" target="_blank">frozen peppers</a> in <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/beef-mixed-pepper-goulash" target="_blank">this version</a> to minimise prep, making it a brilliant midweek meal. Serve with super speedy <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/rice-grains/asda-2-steam-bags-green-vegetable-rice-with-a-herb-butter/1000005037523">frozen vegetable rice</a> for hearty and filling family dinner.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="beef-and-pepper-goulash-2__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/beef-and-pepper-goulash-2__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Colcannon cakes with poached egg</h2><p>Who doesn't love <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/colcannon-cakes-with-poached-egg" target="_blank">breakfast-style foods for dinner</a>? Using <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/roast-potatoes-mash-potatoes/asda-mashed-potato/910000543213" target="_blank">frozen mash</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegetables/asda-scratch-cook-kale/1000005207111" target="_blank">kale</a> saves so much time and fuss &ndash; plus, you can measure out the exact amount required, so it&rsquo;s a zero-waste winner, too.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="colcannon-cakes-2__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/colcannon-cakes-2__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Butternut squash and spinach lasagne</h2><p>Butternut squash may be delicious, but it's also a pain to peel. A bag of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegetables/asda-scratch-cook-butternut-squash-chunks/910002344927" target="_blank">frozen, prepared chunks</a> not only save time on prep, but also add an earthy sweetness and heartiness to <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/butternut-squash-spinach-lasagne" target="_blank">this meat-free take on the Italian classic</a>. Serve with a fresh green salad and you've got yourself a practically perfect vegetarian supper. Zero effort, maximum reward. Yum.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="butternut-squash-lasagne__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/butternut-squash-lasagne__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Chicken enchiladas</h2><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chicken-enchiladas" target="_blank">This saucy Mexican-style dish</a> uses frozen, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/ingredients-herbs/asda-scratch-cook-diced-onions/910002345337" target="_blank">pre-sliced onion</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/ingredients-herbs/asda-scratch-cook-sliced-mixed-peppers/910002344967" target="_blank">pepper</a>, so there&rsquo;s no peeling or chopping. What's more, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chicken/asda-cook-from-frozen-chicken-breast-diced/910003165327" target="_blank">the diced chicken breast</a> can be cooked from frozen &ndash; it really couldn&rsquo;t be easier! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chicken-enchiladas__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chicken-enchiladas__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Have our freezer-drawer fancies got you feeling inspired to whip up some midweek feasts this week? Make sure to stock up on everything you need <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">online</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store.</a></em></p>

Make these weeknight dinners in a flash from the freezer

By Asda Good Living,7th September 2018

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