6 dinners you can make from canned goods and pantry staples

Maybe your cupboards are bare, or your paycheck slim or you’re sheltering in place and social distancing like most of the country here are some cheap and easy dinners you can make with pantry staples and fridge remnants.

Taco Roll Ups

You can make these with black beans and rice (with or without meat) roll up and bake.

Super easy, super cheap meatless chili

This recipe will require several cans of beans and tomatoes and that’s basically it. You dump it in the crockpot and go.

Easy peasy cheesy cornbread

This recipe has ground beef in it, you can leave that out and it will still be good.

Simple vegetable frittata

Eggs are a cheap and filling protein and this frittata is so simple.

Rice and bean casserole

This is a one-dish wonder will make you question how you lived without it. And it’s cheap!

Simple skillet vegetables and rice

This dish is amazingly comforting and can be made with fresh or frozen carrots and celery.