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Friday, February 15, 2013

Pantry Staples



Pantry Staples

Beans/Lentils:
Chick Peas/Garbanzo Beans
Red Beans
Black Beans
Pinto Beans
Red Lentils/Split Peas (Yellow or Green)
Always rinse if you’re using the cans.
Are less expensive when you buy in bulk.
Shelf Life (Bulk) 24 months Storage Requirements Dry.

Grains:
Quinoa
Bulgur Wheat
Millet
Cornmeal {Always Buy Organic!!}
Amaranth
Couscous
Pearl Barley
Rice {Brown/Long Grain/etc.}
Any of these can be substituted for each other.
Are less expensive when you buy in bulk.
Can be made in a rice maker.
Shelf Life (Bulk) 12 months Storage Requirements Cold (50°- 60° F).

Seeds/Nuts/Dried Fruit:
Sun flower
Flax
Sesame
Flax is another great source of omega 6 {it’s better ground}
Walnuts
Cashews
Almonds
Peanuts
Great source of healthy fats.
Shelf Life 12 months & 6 months for Peanuts
Storage Requirements Cold (50°- 60° F)
Raisins
Cranberries
Dates
Mangos
Mix dried fruit and nuts to make your own trail mix.
Are less expensive when you buy in bulk.
Shelf Life (Bulk) 12 months Storage Requirements Cold (50°- 60° F)

Herbs/Seasonings:
Dried and Fresh can be interchanged in recipes.
Nutritional Yeast
Shelf Life (Bulk) 12 months Storage Requirements Dry & Cold (50°- 60° F)

Juice/Veggie Broth:
Carrot
Ginger
Vegetable Broth {Look for Low-Sodium}
All are great for cooking with when prepping Quinoa, Pearl Barley, and Rice.

Non-Dairy:
Soy {Organic}
Almond
Coconut
Oat
Rice
Hemp {Great source of omega 6, always THC Free}
Hazelnut
Flax

I store items in glass jars. When the container is clear you will eat what you see! This is part of the presentation from Plant Strong that I did.

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