11. Amy’s Brown Rice, Black Eyed Peas And Veggies Bowl
Nutrition information per serving: 300 calories, 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 0 mg cholesterol, 580 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein
As a brand, Amy’s has a reputation for nutritious, convenient meals, and you’ll find several of its frozen options on this list. This Brown Rice, Black Eyed Peas and Veggies Bowl is another plant-based entree that manages to cram in plenty of protein without a trace of meat. This bowl has no cholesterol and less than 40 grams of carbs, eating up just 300 of your precious daily calories.
12. Alexia Butternut Squash Risotto
Nutrition information per serving: 100 calories, 3.5 g fat (2 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 25 mg cholesterol, 680 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein
Chicago-based Alexia Foods offers frozen, vegetable-based sides that sound delicious. This Butternut Squash Risotto is billed as a side, but could also be treated as a main dish. Either way you serve it, you’ll find a scant 13 grams of carbs and 3.5 grams of fat per serving. While the sodium content is a bit higher than other offerings on our list, the reviews are stellar, with dozens of shoppers giving it an average grade of 4.4 stars at Alexia’s site.
13. Lean Cuisine Features Butternut Squash Ravioli
Nutrition information per serving: 260 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 15 mg cholesterol, 620 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrates, 9 g protein
Speaking of butternut squash-based dishes, that versatile plant stars in this offering from Lean Cuisine. This Butternut Squash Ravioli is a huge favorite of shoppers at Kroger, with hundreds of reviewers at the retailer’s website giving it an average grade of 4.5 stars. A cup of vegetables is included in each entree, with carrots and snap peas making appearances alongside the featured ingredient. It all adds up to a meal with just 260 calories, 4 grams of fat and 15 milligrams of cholesterol.
14. Lean Cuisine Marketplace Chicken Cashew Stir Fry
Nutrition information per serving: 290 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 40 mg cholesterol, 660 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrates, 19 g protein
Another healthy offering from Lean Cuisine, this Chicken Cashew Stir Fry boasts one of the higher protein counts of any single-serving entree we researched. Inside each of these meals, you’ll find 19 grams of protein and a nutrition label that keeps almost everything else near zero. Just 5 grams of fat and less than 300 calories make this a great option for anyone looking for a frozen lunch while watching their weight.
15. Kashi Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl
Nutrition information per serving: 270 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 0 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrates, 9 g protein
If fiber is something you’re trying to add to your diet, this frozen meal from Kashi will give you 12 grams in each serving. This Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl also has 9 grams of protein and no cholesterol, which should please your doctor. The sodium content is also extremely low, as it is with many of Kashi’s healthiest freezer options. The ingredients include sweet potatoes, black beans, kale, red quinoa and brown rice.
16. Kashi Chimichurri Quinoa Bowl
Nutrition information per serving: 240 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 0 mg cholesterol, 330 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrates, 10 g protein
Yet another option from Kashi, this Chimichurri Quinoa Bowl will give you South American-inspired flavor from the freezer. This meal is vegan-friendly and packs in 12 grams of fiber to go with 10 grams of protein. The veggie medley in this bowl includes red bell peppers and zucchini, with a chimichurri sauce that has jalapeños, cilantro and parsley.
17. Amy’s Light & Lean Quinoa And Black Beans Bowl
Nutrition information per serving: 240 calories, 4.5 g fat (0 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 0 mg cholesterol, 330 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrates, 10 g protein
From Amy’s Light & Lean line, this plant-based bowl lives up to that title when you check its label. Less than 250 calories and only 5 grams of fat, none of which comes from saturated fat, make this an ideal lunchtime choice for anyone who is trying to limit their meat consumption. The lack of gluten and dairy also makes this one a great option for people with food sensitivities who still want a convenient, microwavable option.
18. Dr. Praeger’s California Veggie Burgers
Nutrition information per serving: 120 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 0 mg cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein
These meat-free burgers are another option that showed up on Real Simple’s list of the five healthiest frozen foods on the market, per a dietitian source. If you eat these tasty patties without a bun, you’re getting just 120 calories, 6 grams of fat and 0 milligrams of cholesterol. The list of vegetables that are combined to create these burgers includes corn, broccoli, peas, carrots, onions and soybeans, according to the New Jersey-based brand.
20. Kashi Blueberry Waffles
Nutrition information per serving (two waffles): 170 calories, 6 g fat (0.5 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 0 mg cholesterol, 340 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein
If you like frozen breakfast waffles, these fruity ones from Kashi are likely the healthiest option you’ll find. Kashi Blueberry Waffles are only 100 calories each, with no cholesterol and scant carbs. Their natural blueberry flavor means you can probably eat them without syrup, which is where normal frozen waffles will mess up your diet. These also pack in 23 grams of whole grains into each serving, which is two waffles.
