Flavour-Swap Casserole

From Lanark County Food Bank
Source: https://lanarkcountyfoodbank.ca/2014/05/01/kitchen-scraps-casserole/

Ingredients

Choose 1 Meat or Alternative

• ½ lbs. cooked ground meat
• 1 cup of canned tuna or salmon
• ½ cup canned beans such as chick peas or lentils
• 3 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)

Choose 1 Liquid or Soup

• 1 can of soup; tomato, cream of mushroom/chicken/celery soup or your favourite soup plus 1 can of water (½ can if grain choice is cooked)
• 2 cups milk
• 2½ cups of canned tomatoes

Choose 1 Grain

• â…” cup uncooked or 1½ cups cooked rice
• 1 cup uncooked or 2 cups cooked macaroni or other noodles

Choose ½ to 1 tsp. of

• Basil and oregano
• Chives and parsley
• Dill and thyme
• Garlic and onion powder
• Pepper and salt
• Chili powder and curry powder

Instructions

• Think about what ingredients you would like to add and how they will taste together
• Ina. lartge skillet or frying pan combine 1 grain, 1 vegetable, 1 meat/alternative, 1 liquid/soup and seasonings of your choice from the choices listed
• Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to low heat then cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes. If the liquid dries up before the cooking time is complete just add some water. You can also add extra liquid and turn your casserole into a soup or stew