COOKING
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Luncheon Meat
Fried Rice
Add roasted seaweed to create a Hawaiian musubi bowl, a fusion dish combining rice, seaweed and luncheon meat.
CANNED GOODNESS
Food preserved through heating and vacuum-sealing is called “canned.” These foods are packaged in jars as well as cans. Store them in a cool, dark place and avoid cans with bulging tops or jars with visible bubbles inside. These are signs the food is no longer safe to eat.
Simple vegetarian
taco soup
Luncheon Meat
Fried Rice
Protein-Power
Tuna Salad in Jars
Thai Chicken
Lettuce Cups
No-Churn
Ice Cream
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Simple Vegetarian
Taco Soup
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Adding canned beans is a delicious, easy way to boost protein in vegetarian recipes. (One 15-oz. can of pinto beans has more than 19 g of protein!) To reduce the amount of sodium, drain and rinse beans before using.
Protein
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Protein-Power
Tuna Salad in Jars
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Thai Chicken
Lettuce Cups
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No-Churn
Lemon-Blueberry
Ice Cream
Sweet Staple
Sweetened condensed milk is evaporated milk with sugar added. This pantry mainstay (and ice cream sweetener) can last up to a year unopened.
canned foods and how
to add them to recipes in
unexpected ways.
STOCK YOUR PANTRY
Keep commonly used canned goods on hand for quick recipes
Many sauces and soups use tomato paste or canned tomatoes as a base, including pasta sauce and vegetable soups.
Tomatoes
Rinse and add to salads, pasta sauces and chili recipes for extra protein and fiber.
Beans
Eat plain for a healthy side dish or use to add nutrition to casseroles, soups and stews.
Vegetables
Cream-based options add moisture to casseroles and can act as an easy starter for sauces.
Soups
Storing Canned Foods
After opening, transfer leftover canned foods to a glass or plastic storage container and refrigerate. Use within 4 days.
Keep canned foods in a cool dry place such as a pantry. According to the USDA, high-acid canned foods such as fruits will keep their quality for up to 18 months, while low-acid canned foods such as meat and vegetables will keep for 2 to 5 years.
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