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I love fruits & veggies- and my whole family does, too. Every time I go to the grocery store, I load up on all kinds of produce & make grand plans for it. But while we do eat some every day, and with almost every meal, it still manages to go bad before we can eat it all.
Apparently we aren’t alone- 73% of Americans throw away spoiled fruits & vegetables on average two times a week. That’s a lot of waste, and I totally believe it because when I clean out the fridge on Sundays nights for the trash truck Monday morning, it always feels so wasteful- both of the food & our money. So to help cut down on that,we often buy some of our produce canned.
According to a University of California, Davis study, many canned fruits & vegetables have the same nutrients as their fresh or frozen counterparts. I avoid fruits packed in heavy syrup & reach for the “no salt added” variety whenever available for veggies, so I am still making healthy food choices for my family but have some more flexibility on when we eat them. I always have a few cans of cold fruit in the fridge ready to be served chilled as a side for dinner, and there are always various vegetables in my pantry ready to be paired with a meal or used as an ingredient.
In fact, I cook with cans quite often- and not just with vegetables. Whether it’s soup, beans, broth or produce, I use them several times per week- and sometimes several in just one recipe! For example, I made chili for dinner the other night & used several cans!
Ingredients:
-1 lb. extra lean ground turkey
-1 can {15 oz.} Bush’s Best dark red kidney beans {drained}
-1 can {15 oz.} Bush’s Best white beans {drained}
-1 can {15 oz.} tomato sauce
-1 can {15 & 1/4 oz.} Del Monte Fresh Cut Whole Kernel Corn {drained}
-1 & 1/2 cups water
-1/4 tsp ground cumin
-1 & 1/2 tsp chili powder
-1 tbsp garlic powder
Directions:
-In a large saute pan, cook ground turkey until done
-Stir in everything else, and bring to a boil.
-Reduce heat & simmer for 20 minutes.
-Optionally, top with Mexican shredded cheese and/or sour cream.
“Cans Get You Cooking” is a program dedicated to letting people know that the technology of canning seals in freshness, flavor, nutrition & goodness so that you can create meals you feel good about serving {&that your family will love}!
What canned good can you not live without?
Theresa says
Mmmm! Yummy!
Mumseword says
ooooh yummy!!!!
LyndaS says
That looks good. I like Bush’s beans.
Mellisa says
Chili is one of my favorite comfort foods.
Angela@AboutAMom says
This recipe looks perfect for a busy weeknight!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Mmmmm chili. Must try.
Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma says
I love making my own chili! I haven’t made it in quite some time, now I’m inspired!!!
Stefanie says
This is pretty much how I make chili, minus the corn.
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
Yum, chili is one of those foods that really should have it’s own category.
HilLesha @To the Motherhood says
Looks really good!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Looks good … and easy
Jenn says
Thanks! I could even heat this up without power thanks to our woodburning stove. Great emergency meal for tornado season when we loose power often.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Oh, now I have to make chili.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Looks very tasty!
Lolo says
We make something similar. I call it 1 can chili!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Looks delish! We do something very similar!
Leilani says
Lots of people will probably cringe at this, but I absolutely love SPAM. Meat in a can? Who cares! It tastes really good!
Nicole Robinson @TheBookWormMama says
I saw the headline for “30-minute Chili”, and thought, there’s just no way. But it sounds tasty. I’ll have to whip some up.
Maryann says
I prefer to avoid processed foods but if that is all one has it is better than no fruits and veggies.
Kathleen says
Looks so good and I love how easy it is!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I love a good chili and I”m all about quick and easy!
nicole @Nicky_Olea says
I’m a girl who loves a good chili and that looks GOOD!
Sara Phillips says
Unfortunately, we are part of that 73%. We buy canned green beans & peas, mostly.
Colleen says
Yum I love chili
debra p says
I really love chili but haven’t made it in a while. I’m going to try this recipe as it looks easy and convenient.
Kathy says
I always have a cans of veggies in the pantry. It is so convenient!
Kait says
that chili looks delish — and super easy!
Anne says
Sounds good, I like the idea of mixing some white beans to change it up a little
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
Looks delicious!
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
Our family loves chili! Will have to try this one out!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
Now I’m in the mood for chili!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
Really? It’s that painless? I’ll have to try it as I’m a big ‘can’ fan!
Marcie W. says
Thank you for sharing this recipe! It seems great to have on hand during those hectic afternoons.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
We eat our veggies from a can unfortunaltly. Glad to know they aren’t so bad.
Kelli Claypool says
Sounds like a great quick meal. Plus I love adding turkey instead of beef and the family can never tell. Great recipe!