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[quote=Anonymous]Lean into prepared foods:

Rotisserie chicken can be used a myriad of ways.  You can even buy pre-shredded chicken breast.

Frozen vegetables are fantastic.  You don’t have to worry about whether they’re ripe or about to go bad, and they’re already washed and cut up.  You can even get chopped onions and bell peppers.

Frozen fruits make it easy to keep fruit on hand and use just what you want.  Frozen avocado is great, because you can thaw just that the amount you want without having to worry about the rest turning black.

Canned veggies are great, too.  You can get canned tomatoes that are already diced.

Minced garlic in a jar is great and keeps for a long time in the fridge.

Canned meats are another great protein option, as are canned beans, but canned beans tend to do better when rinsed.  I like the fat-free version of black-eyed peas.

You can choose from a wide assortment of frozen meals, plus canned options like soups, stews, chili, etc.  I might mix and match, like start with some Trader Joe’s frozen fried rice or frozen dumplings, dump some frozen onions and peppers on top, along with some frozen veg from a stir fry blend, cook until warm (assuming your base is labeled as pre-cooked), and then top with Trader Joe’s furikake, sunflower seeds, teriyaki sauce, etc.

Meal packages like Hamburger Helper or Knorr Rice/Noodles and Sauce are great.  With Hamburger Helper, you just brown the beef and then add the “helper” to the pan to provide some kind of starch and seasonings.  Similarly, start cooking the packet as directed, and then you can add a canned protein and whatever veg you want.  There are a lot of flavors to choose from, but here are some combos I like:

Cheddar Broccoli Rice a can of chicken and some frozen broccoli

Chicken or Creamy Chicken Rice with a can of chicken and a can of mushrooms

Butter and Herb Pasta with a can of tuna, onion, and sugar snap peas

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