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Non-Perishable Food Meal Plan [Use What You Have!]

by Stephanie

Non-Perishable Food Meal Plan [Use What You Have!]

Do you feel like you’re in the Twilight Zone? 

I sure do. 

Like you, I’ve been stuck in my house with my family for what seems like an eternity.

With this self-isolation comes challenges with making meals. 

I’m used to meal planning, but I also love the challenge of making something out of ‘nothing’.

Meals from the pantry, many times using non-perishable food, are some of my favourite meals to make because they’re a fun challenge. If you follow me on Instagram you can see some of the meals I’m cooking from my cupboards.

Now I get that some people don’t love this particular challenge.

If you’re like my husband, you might look in the cupboard and a semi-bare fridge and get a bit stressed out. What the heck are we supposed to eat right now anyway?

Well, I’ve got something that might help you!

This month I have a super cool meal plan that features meals using only non-perishable food.

It’s chock-full of ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks using only food you likely grabbed from the store on one of your last outings of ‘regular life’ a.k.a. BCV (Before Covid).

Here’s what’s included:

  • Simple recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks for 7 days.
  • A full grocery list if you need it. Just go through the list to see what you have in your cupboards. If you don’t have something, look at the notes to see what can be substituted (or give me a shout and I’d be happy to help you).
  • A prep plan to help you make everything. This is especially helpful if you still have to work, homeschool and parent while isolated. Do as much as you can on the weekend!
  • Tips for shopping your cupboard

Here are the recipes that you’ll find in the meal plan:

  • Berry Baked Oatmeal
  • Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
  • Mexican Street Corn Soup
  • Peanut Butter Rice Krispies
  • Cinnamon Ginger Energy Balls
  • Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice
  • Brown Rice Chips with Salsa
  • Spicy Coconut Lentil Soup
  • Sea Salt & Coconut Popcorn
  • Sweet & Crunchy Chickpeas

Get it today and start prepping and eating these awesome recipes next week!

All recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free

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Don't forget to pick up my new Salads + Bowls reci Don't forget to pick up my new Salads + Bowls recipe book!⁠
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It has 10 super yummy and simple recipes to get you through the summer when you just don't feel like cooking.⁠
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Recipes include:⁠
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💛Three Bean Salad⁠
💛Tropical Chicken Salad⁠
💛Chicken & Apricot Salad⁠
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💛Soba Noodle Bowl⁠
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💛Salmon & Rice Bowl⁠
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💛Warm Lentil & Sweet Potato Salad⁠
💛Summer Buddha Bowl⁠
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My neighbour went on a road trip and before she le My neighbour went on a road trip and before she left she gave me some veggies she had in her fridge. ⁠
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I decided to make a simple soup with them along with a few other bits of food I had in the fridge. ⁠
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Here's what I made:⁠
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⭐Nice Neighbour Fridge Soup⭐⁠
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💚3 small ribs of celery⁠
💚1 cup of cabbage, chopped⁠
💚1 cup of kale, chopped⁠
💚1 can of chickpeas⁠
💚1-2 'cakes' of ramen noodles⁠
💚6 cups of water or broth⁠
💚2-3 tbsp tamari⁠
💚3 cloves of garlic⁠
💚1/4 cup cilantro⁠
💚1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil⁠
💚1 tbsp chicken bone broth powder from Organika (optional)⁠
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👉🏻In a heated pan, add the olive oil⁠
👉🏻Saute the celery and cabbage until translucent⁠
👉🏻Add the chickpeas and garlic and cook for 3 minutes being mindful not to burn the garlic.⁠
👉🏻Add the water/broth, tamari and bone broth; cook for 5 more minutes⁠
👉🏻Add the kale and cook until slightly wilted⁠
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While that simmers on low...⁠
👉🏻Boil a pot of water for the ramen noodles and cook according to the package instructions.⁠
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👉🏻Once the noodles are done, add some to a soup bowl and top with soup, add cilantro & eat!⁠
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P.S. This would be SO good with leftover shredded chicken!⁠
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Get more recipes like this one at lealoucooks.com under the recipe tab.
One of the best ways to save time is prepping your One of the best ways to save time is prepping your meal ingredients in advance.⁠
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When the weather gets nicer, I personally want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the sun. ⁠
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Does that sound like you too?⁠
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When you're planning your meals, choosing salad and bowl recipes lets you prep a bunch of ingredients in advance and quickly put them together when it's time to eat.⁠
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Grab your bowl and head outside for dinner!⁠
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Sounds good to me.⁠
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This month, I have a new recipe book called Salad + Bowls. It includes 10 fresh and simple recipes to ease into summer.⁠
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Get it here: @lealoucooks or directly here>> https://bit.ly/saladsbowls⁠
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New in the shop!⁠
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🌟 Salads + Bowls 🌟⁠
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I love making salads and bowls for meals because most of the ingredients can be prepped in advance and thrown together for quick meals.⁠
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That means you can spend more time outside enjoying the sun and less time inside planning your meals.⁠
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These meals are quick, full of flavour, and as fresh as they can get. They’re also made with nutrient-dense ingredients that will keep you full longer.⁠
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Salads + Bowls Recipe Book comes with 10 delightful recipes to enjoy all summer long.⁠
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Link in profile @lealoucooks or get it directly here>> https://bit.ly/saladsbowls⁠
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Hey! I'm Stephanie. I'm a Writer, Culinary Nutrition Expert and Cooking Instructor helping families cook nourishing meals. Read more about me {here}.

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