Flavor Bomb Freezer Cubes – 3 Easy Vegan Bases for Fast Cozy Meals

These little freezer flavor cubes are one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts — rich, homemade sauces you can freeze once and use all winter long to turn simple beans, rice, and veggies into cozy, comforting meals in minutes.

🔥 Smoky Tomato & Pepper Base

Sofrito-meets-enchilada energy — deep, savory, and cozy

Ingredients

1 Red Bell Pepper

4 Roma Tomatoes

1 Small Onion

4 Cloves Garlic

1 tsp Smoked Paprika

1 tsp Cumin

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Vegan Butter

Salt to taste

Instructions

Roast or sauté the bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the oil until softened and lightly caramelized. Add smoked paprika, cumin, and salt, and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.Blend until smooth. Cool completely, then freeze in ¼-cup or ½-cup portions. Flavor Bomb Mini Book (FREE)

Use It In:

Mexican-style rice, vegan chili, tofu scramble, soups, pasta sauces, or stirred into lentils and beans for instant depth. Flavor Bomb Mini Book (FREE)

🥥 Coconut Ginger Curry Base

Creamy, warming, and aromatic

Ingredients

1 can Coconut Milk

2 Tablespoons Curry Paste (red or yellow)

1-inch piece Fresh Ginger, grated

3 Cloves Garlic

1/2 Onion, chopped

1 tsp Turmeric

1 Tablespoon Lime Juice

Salt to taste

Instructions

Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.Stir in curry paste and turmeric. Add coconut milk and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and blend if you want a smooth base.Cool and freeze in ½-cup portions. Flavor Bomb Mini Book (FREE)

Use It In:

Curry chickpeas, lentils, stir-fries, soups, coconut rice, or ramen broth. Flavor Bomb Mini Book (FREE)

When life feels heavy or money is tight, I lean on food that feels warm, nourishing, and easy — and that’s exactly why I created these flavor bomb cubes. Instead of buying expensive sauces or standing over the stove every night, I make a few big batches of these three bases, freeze them, and drop a cube into whatever I’m cooking.

Whether it’s a pot of beans, leftover rice, or a pan of vegetables, these cubes bring everything back to life. They’re simple, budget-friendly, and honestly one of the smartest things I’ve ever put in my freezer.

🌿 Herby Green Pesto Base

Fresh, bright, and versatile

Ingredients

2 cups Fresh Basil or Cilantro (or a mix)

1 cup Spinach

1/2 cup Nuts or Seeds (cashews, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds)

2 Cloves Garlic

Juice of 1 Lemon

1/2 cup Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (optional)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Blend everything together until smooth. Pour into ice cube trays (about 2 tablespoons per cube) and freeze. Flavor Bomb Mini Book (FREE)

Use It In:

Pasta, roasted veggies, sandwiches, wraps, salad dressings, tofu marinades, or stirred into soups for brightness. Flavor Bomb Mini Book (FREE)

🧊 How to Freeze Your Flavor Cubes

Smoky Base ¼ cup = one meal, ½ cup = family-size portion

Curry Base ½ cup = 1 meal for two,1 cup = full curry or soup

Pesto Base 2 Tbsp = one wrap, drizzle, or bowl, ¼ cup = one pasta or salad

Note: use as many or as little of the flavor cubes as you desire for your recipes.

Freeze in silicone trays or small containers, then transfer to freezer bags and label with the name + date.

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