You don’t need to make prep, cut, chop or blend every ingredient by hand. Today’s healthy natural products offer smart shortcuts for maximum flavor. Keep these pantry staples on hand for quick meal prep:
Canned beans (white, black, garbanzo)
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Coconut milk
Canned tomatoes (whole, chopped, pureed)
Bottled red bell peppers
Whole-grain pasta
Couscous
Nuts and dried fruits
Panko or plain breadcrumbs
Flavored vinegars and oils
Vegetable or chicken broth
Polenta
