68 au can recipes

It tastes so mush better than the stuff you can buy in a can. It contains no fat, is healthy and it can be stored in the freezer for more than 6 months.

Weeknight ground beef chili built on a sneaky shortcut: a can of French onion soup blended smooth and mashed into the meat. Kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin do the rest. One pot, no chopping.

A tasty, substantial dish with many health benefits. Recent studies show that eating tofu lowers the risk of a number of age related diseases. Tofu contains high levels of isoflavones, one is called Genistein, that inhibits the growth of cancer cells because of it’s antioxidant properties. Tofu is versatile as can be bought in different consistencies depending on the recipe, firm for grilling, soft for casseroles and silken for desserts.

For a smooth start to your day try this banana and coconut smoothie. If you love thick and creamy smoothies, then this one will go down a treat. It’s really healthy too and is full of potassium, fibre, vitamin c, magnesium and folate. We’ve used coconut cream in this recipe, which is the cream from the top of a can of full fat coconut milk that has been left refrigerated.

Sweet corn and juicy cherry tomatoes are combined with a quick, easy and smoky cheese garlic sauce. You can have it as a side dish or a simply delicious main course. Next day the leftover tastes even better.

This delicious and creamy avocado smoothie makes such a fantastic breakfast or snack. It’s high in fibre, vitamin K, potassium and folate – and has only 166 calories per glass. We’ve used coconut cream in this recipe, which is the cream from a can of full fat coconut milk that’s been left refrigerated. If you find this recipe too creamy for you, you can also add some of the liquid from the can too.

Indian-style mango juice made with canned mango pulp and water. A 2-ingredient, 5-minute tropical drink you just shake and serve. No blender needed.

Black licorice chocolate spiders are a 2-ingredient Halloween treat. Twizzler legs and melted chocolate form creepy little spiders kids can make themselves. No baking required.

Spagetti sauce with a twist from the Sizzlin' Mexican, this sauce includes beef, black beans and corn!

A box cake mix and a can of pumpkin purée makes this cake an easy dessert.

All-in-one chicken casserole bakes chicken breasts and potatoes together in a creamy sour cream and cream-of-chicken sauce, then crowns it with crispy fried onions. A complete one-dish weeknight dinner.

Store-bought non-fat salad dressing makes this salad as simple as can be. Crunchy vegetables make it tasty and low in fat.

The Colonel’s Baked Beans used to be baked and made fresh daily. Now there made with a can of Navy Beans made by Hanover and a bag of sauce and precooked frozen bacon. When it is needed, it is just microwave and there you go.

Three-ingredient beer bread with self-rising flour, sugar, and a can of warm beer. No yeast, no kneading, just mix and bake for an hour for a dense, crusty homemade loaf.

Spice roasted chickpeas turn a can of garbanzos into a crunchy, snackable handful, tossed with freshly toasted cumin and coriander, a pinch of cayenne, and coarse salt. High in fiber, vegetarian, and hard to stop eating.

Grilled catfish salad with a cane syrup and herb butter marinade, served over mixed greens with blue cheese crumbles and creamy blue cheese dressing.