We’re all humans, and try as we might, we don’t always have time to grocery shop or meal plan. So what happens when we drop the ball? Do we order fast food and leave it at that? Well, not when you have these ingredients around, which can help you pull a meal together in a pinch.
The Ingredients
- Instant ramen
- Chickpeas
- Coconut milk
- Canned tomatoes
- Frozen ravioli or gnocchi
- Rice
- Tomato soup
- Frozen bread
- Tahini
- Tortillas or flatbread
- Pasta
Meals You Can Make
So what are the meals you can make when you have these ingredients around? Well, the options are really endless as long as you can get creative! How about:
- A dressed-up ramen
- Coconut chickpea curry
- Chickpea salad
- Green curry
- Shakshuka
- Ravioli or gnocchi with sauce
- Tomato soup casserole
- Tomato soup with a sandwich
- Open-faced toasted sandwich
- Garlic bread
- Sesame noodles
- Fried rice
- Quesadilla
As you can see, there are a lot of different ways that you can use a small number of ingredients to create meals. They might be simple, but they’re better than blowing your budget on expensive restaurant food or filling up on empty calories by having a snack or fast food for dinner.
