Quick and Simple Canned Food Recipes

With the summer holidays already feeling like a distant memory and the routine back in full swing, we’re here to help you save time in the kitchen, as well as seriously impressing the children. They’ll be telling their friends at school about their super-parents, who can make delicious meals in minutes (well, we hope so!)…

So stop panicking about not having enough hours in the day and go to your kitchen cupboard – we’re here to tell you how you have everything you need to make a quick and simple dish, that’ll have your children coming back for more!

Something most of us all have in our cupboards and pantries is canned food – be it tuna, soup, chopped tomatoes or fruit. Canned food has been a kitchen essential for decades due to its convenience, value for money and taste of the variety of food you can purchase.

Most people won’t even realise they have all of the ingredients they need for a delicious meal sitting in their cupboard, so we’re here to help! Have a route around your cupboards, and match up the cans to the recipe! You’ll have a meal ready and on the dining table in no time…

Tuna, Haricot and Red Onion Salad

This simple and quick Tuna, Haricot and Red Onion salad is ready in under 5 minutes, and is a delicious lunch on the go!

Three Bean Tacos

A family favourite, this simple yet delicious Taco recipe takes only minutes to prepare and will have the kids coming back for seconds!

Cream of Mushroom Soup Carbonara

A twist on a classic Italian dish, this Carbonara doesn’t disappoint, and is a great way to sneak in vegetables for those fussy children!

Chorizo, Halloumi and Tomato Pasta 

Another pasta dish, taking inspiration from the Mediterranean, is packed full of smoky, sweet flavours, can be on the table in under 30 minutes. A stress-free meal that’s quick and easy to prepare, that we’re sure will become a family favourite in no time!

Find even more recipes from Love Canned Food here – and don’t forget to restock your cupboard!