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March 24, 2009  | Ditch the Broom. Grab a Plate!
Make a “pantry purge” part of spring cleaning this year! Look to pantry staples such as canned fruits, vegetables, fish, meat and beans to create delicious and healthful meals. With a few key pantry ingredients paired with Mealtime.org recipes, preparing quick and easy dishes all year round will be a clean sweep! |
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| Beefy Potato Volcano
Go from pantry to table in 30 minutes. This hearty dish tops a baked potato with homemade beef stew made with an assortment of nutrient-rich canned veggies straight from the pantry.
 |  | Chicken and Black Bean Garnachas
Enjoy this quick and delicious snack made with a variety of nutrient-rich nonperishables, including canned chicken, tomatoes and beans, served on a grilled flour tortilla and topped with cheese (if desired) and avocado.
| | Main-Dish, Southwest Black Bean Cobb Salad
Serve this main-dish Cobb salad made with canned, fiber-rich beans and corn and vitamin A-rich tomatoes from your pantry. Drizzled with a zesty, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, this light meal is easy to prepare and packed with vitamin C and iron, too.
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