6 Convenient Canned Food Alternatives

Which of your favourite foods do you choose as canned food alternatives? Do you have pantry staples you like to keep on hand?

Need some tasty recipe ideas using canned food alternatives? Check out these delicious recipe ideas:

1. Easiest Greek Lentil Salad

This Greek Lentil Salad makes a great fibre and protein-paced lunch along with a glass of low-fat milk (or yogurt) and a fruit.
Recipe and image courtesy of Dietetic Directions

2. Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas

A simple, filling and crunchy snack to take with you on those busy days.
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Having homemade fruit salad ready to eat in the fridge will serve as the perfect snack or dessert for the whole family. It is great to add more fruits to your salads to make them yummy, experiment with flavors and add great vitamins and minerals.
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4. Italian-Style Romano Beans

This exceptionally simple recipes is a delicious way to incorporate Romano beans into your diet.
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5. Homemade Tomato Sauce

When you are not sure what to make for dinner having homemade tomato sauce ready in the freezer makes the decision a lot easier. This recipe uses basic ingredients and is simple to prepare.
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6. Savoury Pumpkin Chili

Savoury Pumpkin Chili makes the perfect one-pot recipe to use up canned pumpkin and can be frozen and saved for a later date.
Recipe and image courtesy of Dietetic Directions