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Budget-Friendly Pantry-Staples Dinner Plan

- One-Pot Pasta with Tuna

Ready in: 35 minutes

One-Pot Pasta with Tuna

One-Pot Pasta with Tuna: Use the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.

Kitchen Staples:Whole-wheat spaghetti, lemon, salt, pepper, canned tuna & olive oil

What to Buy Fresh:Castelvetrano olives & fresh dill

- Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach

Ready in: 25 minutes

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Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach:Simmer eggs in a rich tomatoey cream sauce studded with chickpeas and silky spinach for a super-fast vegetarian dinner. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Kitchen staples:Olive oil, garlic, canned crushed tomatoes, canned chickpeas, salt, eggs & pepper

- Black Bean Tacos

Black Bean Tacos

Black Bean Tacos:Mixing mashed canned beans with whole beans and seasonings makes an incredibly simple taco filling from your pantry. Top these speedy 5-ingredient tacos with lettuce, tomato and salsa or any of your favorite taco toppings.

Kitchen staples:Canned black beans, cumin, garlic powder & shredded cheese

What to buy fresh:Hard taco shells and fresh toppings of your choice, like lettuce, tomatoes or sour cream.

- Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes

Ready in: 30 minutes

Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes

Chili-Topped Sweet Potatoes:Top as you see fit, with whatever ingredients you may have on hand. Sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and sliced jalapeños are all tasty choices.

Kitchen staples:Onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, canned tomatoes, sweet potatoes

What to buy fresh:Lean ground beef, red bell pepper, shredded cheese

- Chicken-Quinoa Fried Rice

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Chicken-Quinoa Fried Rice:Regular fried rice gets a protein boost when rice is swapped for quinoa in this healthy dinner recipe. Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand-broccoli, green beans and mushrooms are all good options. Serve with hot sauce if desired.

Kitchen staples:Peanut oil, eggs, garlic, quinoa, soy sauce, frozen peas, soy sauce & sesame oil

What to buy fresh:Ginger, chicken thighs, red bell pepper & carrots

- Black Bean Soup

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Black Bean Soup:This Southwestern-flavored black bean soup is made with canned beans and pantry-staple spices, so it comes together in minutes. Serve with bread to sop up any remaining soup, or tortilla chips with salsa.

Kitchen staples:Canola oil, onion, chili powder, cumin, canned black beans, prepared salsa & salt

What to buy fresh:Lime juice, sour cream & cilantro

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