Tag Freezer Friendly

Plant-based recipes with reviewed freezer-friendly preparation or storage.

No-Bake Cherry Vanilla Date and Nut Bars

Chewy cherry date and nut bars with visible chopped nuts and seeds on parchment beside a mug of tea.

Tart-sweet cherries, mellow vanilla and little pieces of almond and cashew make these chewy date bars a welcome companion to tea. No oven is needed: process, press firmly and chill, with practical tips for soft dates, a mixture that holds together and neat slices to keep in the refrigerator or freezer.

Smoky Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Mushroom Chili

A bowl of smoky black bean, sweet potato and mushroom chili on a wooden counter with olive linen, a spoon and lime.

A generous pot of smoky chili brings browned mushrooms, black beans and tender sweet potato together with chipotle, a little cacao and a bright lime finish. Find practical tips for building flavor, choosing your heat and making the most of leftovers, then set out a few toppings and let everyone settle in with a bowl.