And when theyre prepared the right way, they can also taste pretty darn good.

Enter: frozen vegetables.

Because theyre already washed, chopped, and cooked, theyre also way more convenient to use.

Sesame Vegetable Fried Rice

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but it never actually goes bad.)

Here are five dinner recipes that make use of all kinds of frozen veg.

Whole Wheat Dumpling-Topped Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken and dumplings are a comfort food staple for a lot of folks.

DumplingTopped Chicken Pot Pie

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Luckily, the frozen version is available year-round.

To make the sauce, youll simmer canned tomatoes with garlic and a heavy pour of olive oil.

Spaghetti With Bacon and BroccoliParmesan Cream Sauce

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Sesame Vegetable Fried Rice

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Butternut Squash and Pea Mac and Cheese

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Tomatoey Shrimp And Green Beans Over Brown Rice

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