One of the best ways to watch your budget is to cook from your pantry. We all have a staple: rice and dried pasta dried and canned beans canned tuna and salmon canned vegetables and usually lots of potatoes onions and garlic. Add a few staples like stock oils and spices and you’re on your way to a delicious meal without having to go to the grocery store. These 15 budget-friendly pantry recipes are based on staples you probably already have on hand. And what you might be missing is easy and cheap to buy. Even cooking from your pantry once a week can save you a lot. Here’s what to make from your pantry tonight!
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Dried lentils are a great protein-rich legume with the added benefit of not needing to be soaked before cooking. When made into a soup with some simple fresh aromatics they are nutritious and satisfying. If you want your soup to be a little creamier you can puree a few cups of the finished soup and stir it back in.
Red lentils are actually a type of split pea and because they’re shelled before being dried they’re super quick to make. This dish only takes 10 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook so you can have it on the table as soon as you get home from work and have dinner ready for your family by the time you’ve gotten changed and walked the dog. Serve with rice for a complete meal.
