Have you ever had one of those days when you're
feeling tired, the fridge is almost empty, and you're hungry...but you don't want to leave the house? We
have all experienced that now and again.
That's why it's always a good idea to have the following items stocked up in your kitchen pantry. As long as you have them, you'll be able to whip up a quick meal just from items in your pantry without having to leave home.
Rice, Quinoa, Pasta, Couscous, Rice Noodles
Dry or Canned Beans
Canned Olives
Canned Tomatoes (Pureed and Diced)
Boxed Broth/Stock (Low-Sodium) (Vegetable, Beef and/or Chicken)
Canned Tuna
Canned Mushrooms
Honey
Olive Oil
Nut Butters
Canned Coconut Milk
Raisins
Garlic Bulbs
Salt/Pepper/Seasonings
Soy Sauce
Oatmeal
Individual Apple Sauce Cups
Capers
Jarred Roasted Red Peppers
White Wine
With the above ingredients, you'll be able to make a plethora of meals. A dozen, just off the top of my head are...
Lentil Soup
Fried Rice with Chickpeas
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Capers
Quinoa with Garlic, Pine Nuts and Raisins
Pasta Fagioli
Oatmeal with Applesauce, Honey, and Almonds
Roasted Tomato and Olive Couscous
Coconut Rice and Beans
Pasta, Tuna, and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Linguini with Clam Sauce
Mushroom Risotto
Peanut Butter
Rice Noodles
Of course, if you have some food in the fridge or freezer, your possibilities will multiply even more. But if you don't, as long as you have pantry staples, you'll be able to whip something up quickly just with the above non-perishable ingredients.
