LOADINGERROR LOADING
If you’re self-quarantined because of the coronavirus outbreak, one of the first things you should do is stock up on all the proper groceries and pantry staples that’ll get you through your long stay at home. The only trouble is, when most of us are faced with shelves full of canned tuna, dried pasta and beans, we can’t possibly imagine turning that into something delicious.
That’s where these recipes come in handy. From pasta salads to soups and sandwich fillings, we found 22 recipes that use the following pantry staples as their foundation:
Advertisem*nt
Pasta: Any shape you want. A self-quarantine isn’t “Top Chef,” so no one is judging whether your pasta is the optimal shape for absorbing your sauce.
Canned tuna fish: Or canned salmon, if you wish! It can be packed in oil or water ― these recipes are versatile enough that you can make anything work.
Advertisem*nt
Canned tomatoes: In this case, it truly doesn’t matter whether they’re diced, crushed or whole (you can always chop the whole ones). Just try to avoid pureed, if possible, since they’re pretty watery. We have a handy guide to which brands taste the best.
Beans: Dried or canned are both fine. Just remember that unless you have an Instant Pot, you’ll likely have to soak dried beans up to a day in advance. Go for black beans, garbanzos, black eyed peas, pintos — honestly anything you like will work for most of these recipes.
Advertisem*nt
Stock/Broth: Chicken is a great choice for meat eaters, and vegetable is obviously best for vegetarians and vegans. Stock is a great tool for taking rice from boring to flavorful.
Rice: Brown has the most fiber, so will keep you feeling full longer. Otherwise, choose whatever you like best, whether it’s sushi rice, white rice, jasmine, basmati, etc.
Bread: Any kind you want! Just consider storing it in the freezer (never the refrigerator) if you think you’ll need to be eating it for longer than a few days.
Jarred pickles, capers, olives and sun-dried tomatoes: These briny ingredients will pack a ton of flavor, so keep plenty handy.
Spices: Dried herbs and spices are what’ll keep all your recipes from tasting the same. Load up on cumin, coriander, red chile flakes, cinnamon, turmeric and more.
Advertisem*nt
Freezer staple: Frozen vegetables. Buy all the frozen peas, carrots, green beans, squash, spinach and other veggies that you love. They’ll freshen up all your recipes and you won’t have to worry about them rotting.
Now go check out the recipes below, and remember to be flexible and creative. If you don’t have a couple ingredients that the recipe calls for, you can likely do just fine without them or find a similar substitute. It’s all up to you! This is one thing you can actually control right now, so enjoy.
1
Pasta, chickpeas and canned tomatoes
Half Baked Harvest
2
Pasta, a jar of sun-dried tomatoes, beans and canned artichokes
Two Peas And Their Pod
3
Black beans and stock
Two Peas And Their Pod
Advertisem*nt
4
5
Lentils, broth, coconut milk and spices
Minimalist Baker
6
Pasta, canned tomatoes and beans
Half Baked Harvest
Advertisem*nt
7
Canned tuna, canned soup, egg noodles, crackers and frozen peas
The Gunny Sack
8
Pasta, beans, canned tomatoes and spices
Two Peas And Their Pod
9
Pasta, canned tuna, jarred pickles and jarred capers
Kalyn's Kitchen
Advertisem*nt
10
Beans, canned tuna and jarred pepperoncini
Kalyn's Kitchen
Canned tomatoes and canned coconut milk
Half Baked Harvest
12
Beans and rice
Two Peas And Their Pod
Advertisem*nt
13
Pasta and jarred sun-dried tomatoes
Half Baked Harvest
14
Farro and beans
Gimme Some Oven
15
Pasta, jarred roasted red peppers and white beans
Half Baked Harvest
Advertisem*nt
16
17
Pasta, jarred pesto and canned artichokes
Half Baked Harvest
18
Canned tuna and beans
Kalyn's Kitchen
Advertisem*nt
19
20
Canned tuna, jarred relish, jarred capers, mayo and mustard
Love and Olive Oil
21
Pasta, canned tuna and jarred olives
Kalyn's Kitchen
Advertisem*nt
22
Refrigerated tortellini, jarred sun-dried tomatoes and canned artichokes
Gimme Some Oven
Advertisem*nt
Support HuffPost
A Healthier, Happier 2024
At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.
Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.
Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.
This is your moment to build a happier, healthier life — and HuffPost is here to help you do it. Our reporters rely on research, expert advice and lived experiences to address all your concerns, big and small. So when you've got questions, you know you can trust our answers.
We're determined to keep HuffPost Life — and every other part of HuffPost — 100% free. Help us do that by contributing as little as $2.
This is your moment to build a happier, healthier life — and HuffPost is here to help you do it. We've got you covered on everything from health to food to relationships, and so much more. Our reporters rely on research, expert advice and lived experiences to address all your concerns, big and small. So when you've got questions, you know you can trust our answers.
We're determined to keep HuffPost Life — and every other part of HuffPost — 100% free. Help us do that by contributing as little as $2.
Support HuffPost
