Keep a well-stocked pantry
If you don’t have time to plan meals some days or can’t get out to shop often, a well-stocked pantry can relieve some of the pressure when it comes time to make a meal. Keep the following on hand for quick, easy-to-fix dishes.
Shelf-stable foods:
- Dried or canned beans, peas and lentils (black, garbanzo, kidney, white and pinto beans; green, yellow or split peas and lentils).
- Canned vegetables with no added salt (diced tomatoes, green beans and corn).
- Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats, millet and whole-grain pasta).
- Pouches or canned fish (tuna) and chicken.
- Olive, canola or other vegetable oils Dried herbs and spices.
Frozen foods:
- Vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and brussels sprouts).
- Fruit (berries and bananas).
- Whole wheat pizza dough.
- Frozen meat, poultry or seafood.
Source: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
