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11 Recipes to Make From Canned Goods

Break out your can opener! Because your next meal is coming straight from the pantry. We’ve compiled 11 recipes that feature canned goods as a star ingredient. From tuna to peaches, see how these affordable staples can easily be used to create satiating and tasty snacks, lunches and desserts.

1. Tuna and Egg Brikas

Golden and crispy, these Tunisian-inspired brikas are filled with canned tuna, egg, potato and cheese. Packed with flavour and protein, they’re a super satisfying savoury pastry that’s also budget friendly.

2. Corn Muffins

These tender corn muffins use canned corn for extra sweetness and texture. They’re the perfect side for soups or simply make a great snack. Best of all? They’re quick and easy to make.

3. Sardine Toasts

Canned sardines shine in these savoury toasts layered with bright ingredients like tomato, roasted red bell pepper, shallots and a squeeze of lemon juice. The result is a nutritious lunch that comes together in mere minutes.

4. Kale and Crispy Lentil Salad

Brighten up your meal with this vibrant mix of kale, canned lentils, dried apricots, green olives, feta cheese and walnuts. Absolutely flavourful, this recipe works great as a side or a main course for lunch.

5. Roasted Tomato Soup with Croissant Croutons

This comforting soup turns canned plum tomatoes into something special. Rich and smooth, it’s topped with stale croissants that have been lightly toasted until crunchy. It’s your usual tomato soup, but elevated!

6. Canned Salmon Burgers

Flaky canned salmon transforms into golden and crispy sliders in this simple recipe. Mixed with breadcrumbs and an egg, and then pan fried, they’re an affordable weeknight twist on a classic mini burger. Serve on brioche buns with coleslaw, and enjoy!

7. One-Pot Creamy Beans with Sausage

This one-pot dish combines canned lima beans with Italian sausage, creating a hearty, creamy and comforting meal on a busy weeknight. It’s simple, affordable and full of flavour!

8. Chickpea Pita Sandwiches

If you’ve got a can or two of chickpeas sitting in the pantry, think beyond hummus and whip up these tasty sandwich wraps instead. Along with crunchy lettuce, juicy tomato and a lemony yogurt sauce, it’s a quick lunch the whole family will get behind.

9. Corn, Coconut Milk and Dumpling Soup

Rich and aromatic, coconut milk is the ultimate ingredient to bring creaminess to dishes like soup. Along with frozen corn, ginger, lime juice, spinach, store-bought dumplings and spicy chili crisp, this recipe is just bursting with texture and flavour. It makes for a meal that’s anything but boring! 

10. Peach Muffins with Cinnamon Crumble

Canned peaches bring juicy sweetness to these soft muffins topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble. In fact, we prefer them to fresh peaches, as they provide a taste of summer all year long. They make a great breakfast, snack or dessert.

11. Pineapple and Coconut Bars

Try this tropical dessert that combines canned crushed pineapple with coconut. These chewy and easy-to-make bars will definitely bring some sunshine to your day!

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