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Canned foods are an amazing way to save money on groceries, especially if you use them to create meals your family loves.
In this blog post, I’m sharing 47 delicious and easy recipes made using canned foods. So, if you’re looking for some new ideas for dinner (or lunch), be sure to check out the recipes below!
And, if you’re looking to clear out your pantry, canned foods are a great way to do it. Just be sure to check the expiration dates on your canned goods before you use them. (Note: If a canned food has been stored properly, it may be safe to eat for up to two years after the expiration date.)
We all know money is tight right now, especially when it comes to the grocery bill! Canned foods are a great way to save money and still get a delicious meal.
Make sure to check out these cheap and easy meal ideas for more meal planning help:
So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking!
47 Easy Recipes to Make with Canned Foods (Save money and Time!)
Looking for an easy dinner recipe that children will love? Give this simple Silly Chili Macaroni a try! It’s a favorite of kids and adults alike, and it’s easy to customize! It’s also a perfect pantry, stockpile, or food storage meal.
Quick and easy dessert using canned chickpeas. So delicious and healthy is a bonus!
Grab a can of corned beef and turn it into the most amazing fritters! Corned Beef Fritters are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and even dinner!
This Slow Cooker Taco Soup is packed with flavor and can be made entirely with only pantry items! This healthy and hearty soup can feed a crowd and is a fantastic option for a filling lunch or dinner.
Turn a humble can of tuna into Mediterranean Chicken Salad - are you ready to up your tuna salad game?
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Cinnamon Peach Poundcake Cupcakes - sure to be a new family fave
Easy peach cupcakes with canned peaches. A super simple spiced pound cake batter with peaches and peach buttercream. A great way to use up tinned peach!
Making the most authentic and delicious tomato sauce for your pasta is so quick and easy! This recipe using canned tomatoes is ready before your pasta has finished cooking!
A quick and easy, 15-minute Korean tuna mayo rice bowl recipe (deopbap) made with garlic butter, tuna, vegetables over a bed of rice & drizzled with mayo & sweet soy sauce.
Using pantry staples, this protein packed salad is a family favorite. Customize it to your own liking, and enjoy a fab lunch!
This simple and delicious lentil dhal is made with just a few pantry ingredients. Red lentils are cooked with fragrant spices, and creamy coconut milk until a creamy and thick texture is reached. This dhal is vegan and gluten-free.
This Instant Pot Lentil Soup is made using simple pantry ingredients. It’s very healthy and packed with vitamins and nutrients.
Think it’s impossible to source a delicious chili from the pantry? I did. Until I tried delicious book club chili at a summer meeting!
These crockpot baked beans are so easy to make with canned beans. They’re perfect for a summer barbecue or a potluck!
These Dr Pepper Baked Beans are the perfect side dish for your next summer barbecue! There are both crockpot and oven instructions included.
Clear out your pantry with my vibrantly healthy Mediterranean Bean Salad ~ this recipe turns canned beans into a festive side dish that goes with everything!
Clear out the pantry and delight your taste buds with this baked oatmeal with dried fruit. It’s easy affordable vegan and gluten-free too!
Canned chicken and frozen veggies make this pasta salad into an easy meal. The whole family will love this!
This yummy dip is made from 2 pantry items! Pour it over pasta, fries or cooked veggies for a quick meal.
Quick, easy, and healthy, this Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe uses lots of canned items from the pantry, and is perfect for a party, a big family get-together, or to make for leftovers.
A super easy tuna dip recipe with cream cheese and canned tuna that is ready in less than 5 minutes.
Adapted from the recipe of a famous Singaporean peranakan food author, Sylvia Tan, this easy spicy tuna dip is great for when you've nothing in the fridge and need to raid your pantry! It only requires 4-ingredients & about 15 minutes.
This 30-Minute Stovetop Chili Recipe is hearty, healthy, and easy to make. With a few fresh ingredients and a few canned ingredients, you can have this warming pot of chili on your table in no time!
Nutritious and delicious, Corny Quinoa Salad will quickly become a summertime staple with its sweet pops of corn, earthy bell pepper, mild green onion, and zingy jalapeno lime vinaigrette.
Easy, fast, and delicious, this 15-Minute Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with Chicken is made with vine-ripened canned tomatoes, canned green olives, and needs just 15 minutes to prepare. Loved by the whole family (even those picky eaters!), this easy pasta with chicken uses canned foods to help eliminate waste; save you time in the kitchen; and get your family essentials like protein and vegetables.
A rich, creamy, White Bean Dip flavored with caramelized onion and the incredible flavors of French Onion Soup! This healthy dip is high in protein, low carb, and easy to make!
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Chole Masala Recipe | Chickpea and Spinach Curry - Uses canned chickpeas
Clear out the pantry and make a delicious Indian meal. This chickpea and spinach curry uses canned chickpeas which makes it quick and easy.
Make a delicious salad using canned corn and tuna in under 10 minutes with this easy tuna corn salad recipe you are bound to love.
Salsa Vegetable Soup With Beans: An easy vegetarian pantry recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes! This flavorful soup is perfect for Meatless Monday.
It doesn’t get any better than this delicious Keto White Chicken Chili! Bursting with flavor from fresh veggies, tender chicken, creamy broth, and a little kick of spice, it’s like no other chili recipe you’ve ever tasted!
Now you don’t have to wait for Fall to enjoy your favorite seasonal treats! This copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf is spot-on: decadent pound cake with rich caramel glaze!
Ham, cheese, and pineapple are layered on a sweet Hawaiian rolls and baked ’til warm and melty. These easy and cheesy Hawaiian Sliders are always a crowd pleaser!
Salsa is a delicious, versatile sauce and dip that's a great use for those about to expire canned tomatoes. You will only need 10 minutes and 3 simple steps to create this tasty salsa.
Instant Pot Caramel. Whether you call it instant pot caramel, instant pot caramel from condensed milk or dulce de leche, it is a wonderful quick one ingredient pantry instant pot pressure cooker recipe that reminds you why owning an instant pot makes your life in the kitchen so much easier and cheaper.
How to air fry chickpeas without oil, with different flavor combinations. My number #1 favorite healthy air fryer snack, that is so easy you will be wondering why it took you so long before you cooked air fryer chickpeas.
My favorite raw granola bars are about to become your favorite, too! These walnut oat bars with dates are made with dates, coconut, walnuts, honey, coconut oil and chia seeds.
If you're looking for an easy recipe that uses mostly pantry staple ingredients, this chickpea and spinach curry is for you!
It has loads of chickpeas, greens, fire-roasted tomatoes and coconut milk. And it's flavored with garam masala, lime juice and ginger.
This cheesy Taco Pasta Bake is a budget-friendly casserole made with ground beef, dry pasta, and canned goods. A hearty, comforting meal for a busy day.
This quick and easy Tomato Sauce recipe, made from store-cupboard ingredients, is fantastic with pasta and is at the basis for a wide range of other sauces.
These canned Tuna Patties are so simple to prepare and a great recipe for the whole family to enjoy. Serve with a simple green salad or turn into a tasty burger. These Tuna Patties also freeze well.
Easy Applesauce Muffins are spiced, moist, & a family favorite. This homestyle recipe using pantry staples comes together in just minutes.
A wonderful, creamy and comforting soup that uses canned pumpkin puree and canned coconut cream with a touch of ginger for a super luscious and rich taste!
Easy tuna noodle casserole recipe is a simple version of the classic. This quick dinner recipe takes just 30 minutes - perfect for weeknights!
Best taco casserole recipe! This flavorful casserole is made with pantry staples and includes a meatless option.
Learn how to make a hearty and healthy slow cooker SPAM soup recipe that everyone will love.
This chunky homemade wholesome vegan black bean soup can simmer all day in your slow cooker. Made with canned items, it's a healthy but effortless family meal. Dump and go!
Barbunya Pilaki (Turkish Style Borlotti Beans) is a classic Turkish dish braised in olive oil with onions, garlic, and tomato (paste). This delicious vegan dish is perfect to serve as a light lunch, a part of a mezze spread, or a side dish to grilled or roasted meat, fish, and vegetables.
Piyaz (Turkish Bean Salad) is a healthy and nutritious side dish and a perfect accompaniment to your meals. It is made of beans, onions, tomatoes, and parsley then dressed with tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. This cold Turkish salad is very easy to make and is ready in 15 minutes.
So, there you have it! 47 delicious and easy canned food recipes that will help you meal plan and save money on groceries. Which recipe will you try first? Let me know in the comments below. And if you loved this post, be sure to share it with your friends and family. Happy cooking!
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