Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Canned Foods perfect for quick and nutritious meals

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Canned Food Alliance


If you are a busy mom like me and many others then you are probably trying to find shortcuts in your day. Preparing meals is a great way to find shortcuts and thanks to the Field to Table video Canned Food Alliance these shortcuts can be more nutritious as well. The video will show you how the canned food is prepared and why it is nutritious for you and your family as well as offer a great recipe to prepare for your family. Taking just a few minutes to watch the short video will allow you knowledge on using can foods to prepare meals for your family.

One of our favorite meals that uses canned foods is Taco Soup. A quick way to create a family meal that both pleases the teens and is nutritious.


Taco Soup


1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
1 onion, chopped
1 pkg taco seasonings
1 pkg dry Ranch seasonings
2 large cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can whole kernel corn

Brown meat and onion. Drain. Add seasonings. Drain beans and corn. Add to meat along with tomatoes. Simmer until well blended and hot. Eat and enjoy.
Add a bit of grated cheese or sour cream and this simple soup is perfect for cold nights.


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2 comments:

  1. That taco soup looks like an easy delicious meal. I'll have to try it sometime. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. It's nice to meet you .

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  2. I can vouch for this soup recipe - delish! Got it from my neighbor a while back. Agreed, canned foods are quick, easy and flavorful - especially beans and tomatoes. But with some other types of produce, I personally prefer fresh or frozen.

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