When your grocery delivery is running late, and take-out isn’t an option, you may face the daunting challenge of making a meal from the miscellaneous ingredients you can find in your pantry or fridge.
No need to worry! OhioHealth’s registered dietitians with our Employer Solutions team came together to let us in on the secret to culinary cleverness, and it’s simpler than you might think.
Together, we’ve created a guide to help you make a quick and easy meal using items you probably already have. The best part is that you only need five ingredients!
Using a pantry matrix, you can mix and match items from different columns for new inspiration every night. And don’t forget, you’re not limited to this table. You can add other ingredients until you find your perfect dish. You can also try different proteins, like salmon or grilled chicken, or grains, like pasta or quinoa. Your meal is what you make of it! For a meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied, try combining a protein, carbohydrate, like rice or potatoes, and healthy fat, like avocado or nuts.
If you’re looking for more ways to test your newfound skills, check out Supercook. Simply tell the site your ingredients, and it will give you recipes for new dishes.
While using the pantry matrix can help make your mealtime more efficient, you can save yourself trips to the grocery store by meal and ingredient prepping. Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals for the week, create a budget and cut down on wasted food. It can also help reduce stress. Knowing precisely what you need before going to the grocery store and checking off your list as you go, you won’t have to worry about forgetting something. Need some help getting started? Check out our pro tips for meal planning.
Looking for some new healthy recipes? Check out these recipes from OhioHealth dietitians.
