We get it. This is a weird time for the world.
If you’re feeling this way, imagine how your clients are feeling. They’re likely wandering into grocery stores with half-empty shelves and produce aisles that have been totally picked-over. Following a meal plan might feel extra difficult for them.
But it doesn’t need to be that way. You can continue to give your clients resources and meet them where they (and their local grocery store) are at. We're making that extra easy for you by rounding up 20 of our most popular recipes that rely on non-perishable foods. These are sure to help your clients navigate the shelves of their grocery store with confidence and a renewed sense of excitement.
Encourage your clients to substitute ingredients that they may not have access to during this time. You're able to modify all That Clean Life recipes to customize them, and this is just a small selection, so have fun with it!
1. Slow Cooker Black Beans & Rice
Rice and beans are two pantry staples that will take your clients far! Even better? This is all popped into the slow cooker for an easy, peasy meal while your clients tend to more important things around the house.
Click here to add Slow Cooker Black Beans & Rice to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
2. Meal Prep Black Bean & Sweet Potato Burritos
These meal prep burritos are great for any meal! They rely on canned food, frozen foods and a few fresh ingredients that can easily be swapped other frozen vegetables. No sweet potatoes? Your client can swap in any other starchy vegetable, including canned pumpkin.
Click here to add Meal Prep Black Bean & Sweet Potato Burritos to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
3. One Pot Taco Pasta
Tacos and pasta? You bet! This recipe is a total hit for all ages and calls for dry pasta, canned goods as well as a few fresh ones. No beef? Swap for lentils or extra black beans. No onions? Simply omit them from the recipe.
Click here to add One Pot Taco Pasta to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
4. Brown Rice Chips with Salsa
Snacks are essential during a time like this! You know that jar of salsa in the back of your client’s cupboard? This is the exact excuse they’ve been looking for to use it.
Click here to add Brown Rice Chips with Salsa to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
5. Maple Turmeric Chickpeas & Freekeh
Chickpeas are a nutritional powerhouse! Whether your clients can find them dried or canned, have them stock up for nourishing and delicious recipes like this one. Freekeh is a great ancient grain that complements chickpeas really well but it can easily be swapped for any grain your clients have on hand.
Click here to add Maple Turmeric Chickpeas & Freekeh to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
6. Cozy Curried Lentils with Kale & Cauliflower
This cozy dish relies on warming spices and pantry staples to make it come alive. If your clients can’t find fresh produce, frozen produce of just about any type will work here.
Click here to add Cozy Curried Lentils with Kale & Cauliflower to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
7. Turmeric Chili Rice
Rice + spices = the easiest side dish. This recipe uses all pantry staples to make things super simple for your clients.
Click here to add Turmeric Chili Rice to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
8. Garlicky Broccoli & Chickpea Pasta
This is a time for pasta lovers to shine! Have your clients choose their favorite pasta and if there isn’t any broccoli left on the shelves, adding any frozen veggies to this one will be perfect.
Click here to add Garlicky Broccoli & Chickpea Pasta to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
9. Spicy Coconut Lentil Soup
Lentils, rice, spices, pantry staples, and water are all combined to make this delicious soup. Encourage your clients to double or triple this recipe as it will freeze well for the weeks to come.
Click here to add Spicy Coconut Lentil Soup to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
10. Tuna Noodle Casserole
Everyone has that one can of tuna sitting at the back of their cupboard and we can’t think of a better use for it than this recipe. Any type of thick pasta will work, as will most frozen veggies. This is comfort food at its best.
Click here to add Tuna Noodle Casserole to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
11. Cinnamon Maple Brown Rice Porridge
So your client all out of oats? Not to worry, rice is here to the rescue! Swap the fresh strawberries for nuts, seeds or additional frozen fruit.
Click here to add Cinnamon Maple Brown Rice Porridge to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
12. Coconut Rice with Beans
This recipe is the most low-key way for your clients to work their way through pantry staples. The best part? It’s also a complete protein!
Click here to add Coconut Rice with Beans to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
13. Sun Butter Oatmeal Cookie Granola
This granola is completely customizable and a great way to use those pantry items that have drifted to the back.
Click here to add Sun Butter Oatmeal Cookie Granola to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
14. Cinnamon Oat Museli
A recipe that relies exclusively on pantry staples is the best kind of recipe in times like these. This museli is great warm or cold and can be perfectly paired with you favorite dairy-free milk.
Click here to add Cinnamon Oat Museli to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
15. Lentil Masala Soup
This soup is such a hit! It uses warming spices and features ingredients that can easily be switched out for canned or frozen substitutes.
Click here to add Lentil Masala Soup to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
16. Middle Eastern Lentils & Rice with Crispy Onions
Another simple and delicious recipe that your clients are sure to love! No onions? Top with your favorite seeds to add a nice crunch.
Click here to add Middle Eastern Lentils & Rice with Crispy Onions to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
17. Coconut Black Rice Pudding
This pudding makes a great breakfast or snack! It can be topped with just about anything, including frozen fruit, nuts, seeds or your favorite nut butter.
Click here to add Coconut Black Rice Pudding to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
18. Red Lentil Dahl
Made almost exclusively of pantry items, this recipe is cozy and protein-packed. Your clients can sub any fresh ingredients for dried herbs and spices to make it nice and easy.
Click here to add Red Lentil Dahl to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
19. Brown Rice Noodles & Veggies
This simple pasta recipe works with frozen or fresh vegetables and just about any noodle that your clients can find on the shelves.
Click here to add Brown Rice Noodles & Veggies to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
20. Savoury Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas mixed with a couple of spices and baked make for the perfect high-protein, satiating snack. Any of the spices can be swapped for the spices your clients have in their cupboard.
Click here to add Savoury Roasted Chickpeas to your client’s That Clean Life meal plan.
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