As far as storage goes, in response to the Agriculture Department, “Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling).” Don’t fear an excessive amount of concerning the dates, the company says. These point out peak high quality, however know that low-acid canned meals akin to beans, corn, peas and inexperienced greens might be saved for 2 to 5 years. High-acid meals, akin to tomatoes, ought to be consumed inside 12 to 18 months.
If you’re on the lookout for concepts on tips on how to take advantage of some widespread canned greens, take a look at these recipes from our archives.
Mushroom Dumplings. Keep a stash of those dumplings, which use canned mushrooms and canned bamboo shoots, within the freezer. You’ll thank your self later.
Mushroom, White Bean and Rice Skillet, pictured at high. In addition to canned mushrooms, this cozy recipe makes use of canned white beans, a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup and French’s crispy fried onions, for just a little inexperienced bean casserole vibe.
Wine-Braised Chicken With Mushrooms. I tailored my mother’s model of our household recipe to make use of contemporary mushrooms, however canned will work simply as properly right here. Use as many as you need; the quantity will not be that consequential.
Baked Tomatoes, Shrimp and Chickpeas With Feta and Breadcrumbs. Canned tomatoes in quite a lot of types are vital in my pantry, particularly as they’re more dependable than what you should buy contemporary on the retailer for a lot of the yr. Here, entire peeled tomatoes kind the premise of a sauce in a chic skillet meal.
Chicken Wings With Tomatoes (Mbawa Ya Tomati). You received’t be capable to get sufficient of those one-pot rooster wings, which make use of a can of diced tomatoes.
No-Fry Eggplant Parmesan. Canned crushed tomatoes are so nice once you wish to fulfill your red-sauce craving, and this dish is not any exception. You’ll discover comparable sauces in Sicilian Slab and my Sausage, Spinach and Goat Cheese Lasagna.
Corn Pudding. This dish will remind you of a souffle with out all of the fuss. Use canned, contemporary or frozen corn.
Corn and Cheese Oatmeal With Crispy Pepperoni. Sweet, plump kernels of corn are beautiful in a savory oatmeal that channels the spirit of risotto.
Sheet Pan Chow Mein. It might be laborious to seek out child corn in any manner aside from canned, so put it to good use on this enjoyable, ingenious and meatless dish. Baby corn additionally performs into Must-Go Edamame Salad. For more noodles, see Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles With Green Beans, which spotlight much-maligned canned inexperienced beans.
Easy Chickpea Curry. Canned beans pack a whole lot of diet into a cheap little package deal. In this curry, chickpeas share the highlight with potatoes in a cilantro-and-tomato sauce.
Roasted Potato Wedges With Black Bean Chili. Jarred salsa and canned black beans make for a fast topping in what’s kind of a riff on chili fries.
White Bean Soup With Calabrian Chile Oil. Pureeing beans for dips or soups is a superb thought. This soup amps up cannellini beans with Calabrian chile oil and Parmesan rinds.
BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches. Sure, it’s technically a fruit, however because you typically use it in savory settings, I’m rolling with jackfruit in a vegetable roundup. Since it behaves much like pulled meat, you’ll respect it in these fit-for-summer sandwiches.
Jackfruit or Chicken Tinga. Go meatless (or not) with a saucy tinga you’ll be able to pile into tacos, onto tostadas or over rice or cabbage.
Chipotle Jackfruit and Black Bean Tacos. Here’s one other twofer, showcasing canned jackfruit and black beans, plus canned chipotle sauce.