Easy Recipes Using Ingredients from Your Pantry

It always happens. You want to make something tasty to eat, but you haven’t been shopping. Instead of ordering a pizza, try these recipes with ingredients you may just have in your pantry and fridge…

Omelet Roll-Up

Ingredients:

1 egg

Salt and pepper to taste

1 T. milk

1 T. grated cheese

½ T. oil

Green pepper, sliced, if desired

Bacon bits, if desired

1 tortilla

Instructions:

                In small bowl, mix egg, milk, salt and pepper.

                Heat oil in small skillet over medium-high heat.

                Pour in egg and cook 1 minute or until set.

                Place egg on tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll up.

Nutrition Information per serving:

Calories 212 Total Fat (g) 14.5, Saturated Fat (g) 4, Cholesterol (mg) 195, Sodium (mg) 123, Total Carbohydrate (g) 11.9, Total Fiber (g) 1.5, Sugars (g) 1.4, Protein (g) 9.2

Barbecue Cups

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained

½ c. barbecue sauce

1 T. minced onion, optional

1 T. brown sugar

1 can refrigerator biscuits

¾ c. grated Cheddar cheese

Instructions:

                Add barbecue sauce, onions and brown sugar to the browned                     and drained ground beef.

                Press biscuits into greased muffin pan to form cups.

                Spoon beef mixture into the cups and top with grated cheese.

                Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Information per serving:          

Calories 403, Total Fat (g) 24, Saturated Fat (g) 9.4, Cholesterol (mg) 51.9, Sodium (mg) 839, Total Carbohydrate (g) 30, Total Fiber (g) 0.2, Sugars (g) 1.3, Protein (g) 16.7      

Mexican Macaroni

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1 (16 oz) can chili beans

1 (16 oz) can corn

1 can tomato soup

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

½ cup diced onion

1 ½ cups water

Optional: Chili powder, garlic, cumin,salt, pepper, sugar, shredded cheese

Instructions:

                Brown ground beef over medium heat and drain grease.

                Add optional ingredients and onions. Cook until onions appear                   clear.

                Add beans, corn, soup, macaroni, and water.

                Increase heat and stir and cook until boiling.

                Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until noodles                are tender.

                If macaroni absorbs too much liquid, add more as necessary.

                Sprinkle cheese on top and serve.

Nutrition Information per serving:          

Calories  583, Total Fat (g)  15.5, Saturated Fat (g)  5.8, Cholesterol (mg)  120, Sodium (mg)  1274, Total Carbohydrate (g)  66.4, Total Fiber (g)  10.2, Sugars (g)  14.8, Protein (g)               49.2

Quick Beef and Rice

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef or turkey

2 cups rice

1 pkg. onion soup mix

4 cups water

1 (15 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

Instructions:

                Brown and drain ground meat.

                Add soup mix, rice, soup, and water and bring to a boil.

                Cover and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is done.

Nutrition Information per serving:          

Calories  593, Total Fat (g)  10.7, Saturated Fat (g)  3.6, Cholesterol (mg)  101, Sodium (mg)  425, Total Carbohydrate (g)  77.5, Total Fiber (g)  1.2, Sugars (g)  0.9, Protein (g) 41.9         

It’s easy to make and enjoy a fast, easy meal if you keep a few staples around. Take a look in your pantry and refrigerator and make sure you have “staple” items. Enjoy!