Trying to cook more at home can be intimidating.

Plus, it might also seem like it takes a lot of time.

I simply drain and rinse them, and they’re ready to use or eat.

Coconut Curried Chickpeas

Dera Burreson

Canned beans are also incredibly versatile and can be eaten at any time of the day.

you could add them to abreakfast bowlfor a fiber- and protein-packed way to start the day.

you might even crisp up canned legumes, like chickpeas, in the oven for acrispy and delicious snack.

Enjoy canned fish inspicy fish cakes, pastas, casseroles,saladand more.

But sometimes that’s easier said than done.

Besides, they typically cook much faster since they are often blanched or boiled before being flash-frozen.

Precooked Grains

Whole grains are super-healthy foods that we all could probably stand to eat more of.

They’re packed with fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals that are hard to find anywhere else.

However, whole grains can take a long time to cook.

I’m notorious for adding vegetables, herbs and leftover proteins to frozen pizza.

And contrary to what you might think, it doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive.

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