If you are looking for meals to fix that require little or no cooking, start with this cool but wholesome breakfast. Oats, dried fruit, juice, oat bran, honey.
Vegetarian
Seasoned Green Chile Potatoes
Add flavor to mashed potatoes without adding more calories. Leftovers make great potato pancakes! Mashed potatoes, seasoning, green chiles.
Walnut and Oat Sausage
Try this vegetarian “sausage” with your eggs for a change of pace. Steel cut oats, walnuts, sausage seasonings.
Artichoke Cakes
These vegetarian “meat” patties provide a lighter alternative to red meat or pork. Serve with vegetables and a salad for a satisfying meal.
Vegetarian Pot Pie
This is a very satisfying and filling pie even though there is no meat in it. White beans, mushrooms, potatoes, mushroom soup, seasonings.
Four Grain Pilaf
Serve this whole grain vegetarian casserole for an easy, satisfying meal. Gluten-free version included.
Pantry Guacamole
If you had to have your guac but couldn’t find avocados, where would you turn? Your pantry has an option for you.
Baked Quinoa and Oatmeal
Serve this for a satisfying brunch. It’s especially good with hot chocolate, hot cacao drinks, or chocolate herb tea.
Tomato Fideo Soup
Leftover Pantry Fideo? Use it in this quick lunch. Serve with a small plate of cheese nachos or a grilled cheese sandwich.
Pantry Fideo
This has become our go-to favorite for serving with enchiladas. Mexican style pasta! It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s good!