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Stock Up Your Apartment Pantry with These Five Must-Have Staples

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Here’s a tip for you: no one likes a bare pantry, especially when you’re feeling ravenous. Perhaps, worse of all, if you have no food stocked in your apartment home, then you’re likely to turn to delivery or takeout options, which can add up quickly. If you’re looking for a solution to this widespread issue, check out our list of pantry staples below. These five items, courtesy of the premier apartments in West San Antonio, will help you to prepare several delicious, nutritious, and budget-friendly for your household.

Peanut Butter

Full of protein and healthy fats, peanut butter is a staple for simple lunches and snacks. From classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to ants on a log, there are so many quick and easy recipes for peanut butter lovers to try.

Beans

Beans provide quick protein and fiber to fill you up without requiring a long recipe or multiple ingredients. Keep a few cans in supply for a quick cowboy caviar snack or hearty, slow-cooked chili dinner. They are also great on tacos or even with eggs and bacon.

Rice or Quinoa

Brown rice or quinoa can be a nutritious side dish on its own or a hearty base for tonight’s dinner. Rice is a dish that can be made simply or dressed up with whatever else you have on hand. Quinoa elevates whatever you decide to serve with it, from meat to vegetables and sauces.

Canned Tomatoes

Many people stock up on tomato sauce. But, what about whole or diced canned tomatoes? Canned tomatoes are a versatile pantry staple that can go from pasta dish to homemade salsa. Stock up on different variations to experiment with flavors.

Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

No salad dressing? No problem. Keeping olive oil and balsamic vinegar in the pantry means you’ll have homemade salad dressing or an easy marinade anytime you need it. Plus, each can be used to season nearly any dish you can think of.

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