Warning: Frozen veggies beat fresh for my budget every time

I know everyone swears by fresh produce for stir fries but I picked up a 2 pound bag of frozen mixed veggies for $2.50 at Aldi last week. My stir fry came out just as crispy and I didn't have to chop anything. I'm not saying fresh is bad but for a quick meal after work frozen saves me time and money. Has anyone else ditched fresh for frozen on purpose?

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emma_garcia14d ago

Oh man, frozen veggies are totally my go-to for stir fries too! I bought a bag of frozen broccoli florets for $2 at Walmart and they steam up perfect in the microwave without getting mushy. I just toss them in a hot pan with some soy sauce and garlic, and dinner's ready in like 10 minutes. It's honestly way better than spending all night washing and chopping fresh broccoli that goes bad in a few days anyway.

adam_baker13d ago

Same here, that soy sauce and garlic combo with frozen broccoli is my weeknight lifesaver.

jason_stone5914d ago

Oh @emma_garcia, you're right about frozen broccoli but it actually steams better in the bag than the microwave alone...