Medically reviewed by Shahzadi Devje, Registered Dietitian (RD) & Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
As we avoid going outdoors, it means fewer visits to restaurants, grocery stores and markets – and cooking more at home. If you’re on the hunt for easy and healthy recipes – pantry foods and freezer food items are your best friends. Indeed, they’re nourishing, satisfying, easy and budget-friendly.
Don’t fret; we’ve made it super easy for you by sharing some of your favourite comforting recipes using pantry foods and essential frozen food items. We’re talking beans, lentils, frozen fruits and vegetables, canned and frozen fish, grains, nuts and seeds. Plus, if you’re working from home with an unpredictable schedule, easy and healthy recipes are the way to go. Below, you’ll find a collection of Desi~licious recipes using pantry foods and freezer essentials.
Easy and Healthy Recipes
Rice, Quinoa, Oats, Pasta
Rice

2. Zarda (Sweet Rice With Nuts & Coconut)

3. Ginger Lime Chicken with Broccoli
Serve with frozen steamed broccoli and boiled rice.

Quinoa

5. Quinoa Lentil Stuffed Zucchini Boats

6. Warm Asparagus Tomato Quinoa SaladÂ

7. Vegetarian Quinoa Pilau Recipe

Oats
8. Vegan Cranberry Apple Crumble


10. No Added Sugar Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies


Pasta
Serve sauce with pasta, spaghetti.

Easy and Healthy Recipes With Canned Food
Beans

14. Superfood Vegetarian Chili Recipe

15. Daal Makhani | Coconut Lentil Curry

16. Bharazi (Vegan Coconut Curry)


18. Slow Cooker Black Eyed Beans Curry (Lobia)

Chickpeas
19. Mediterranean Quinoa Chickpea Salad

20. Kale Salad with Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

21. Vegetable Dip

Canned Fish Recipe Ideas
22. Salmon and Quinoa Mason Jar SaladÂ

23. Tuna Cutlets

Canned Pumpkin



Easy and Healthy Recipes For Desserts With Nuts, Nut Butter, Seeds And Dried Fruits
27. No-Bake Cranberry Energy Bites

28. Spicy Vegan Peanut Butter Tofu





Sweet Potatoes


Easy and Healthy Recipes With Freezer Foods
35. 4-Spice Basa Fillets Recipe

36. South Asian Fish Biryani Recipe

37. Spicy Okra Recipe (Bhindi)

38.Shrimp Curry


Easy And Healthy Frozen Desserts Ideas
40.Strawberry Kiwi Banana Nice Cream

41.Chocolate Cupcakes With Strawberry Buttercream


43.Pineapple Coconut Ice Lollies

44.Healthy Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles

I’d love to hear from you! What easy and healthy recipes are you leaning on during this time? What types of recipes would be helpful for you and your family? Let me know in the comments below!
If you try any of these recipes, would love to hear from you! Leave a comment, rate them, or share a photo and hashtag with #desiliciousrd on Instagram, Facebook and twitter!  Can’t wait to see your photos.
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Shahzadi is an award-winning registered dietitian (RD) regulated by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and certified diabetes educator (CDE), approved by the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board. A YouTuber and notorious foodie, she’s dedicated to helping you end your cooking wars, transform your health, and be the best version of yourself! Shahzadi is an on-air nutrition expert for CTV Your Morning and a regular contributor for Global News and other national media outlets.
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