Power Outage Pantry

• Proteins (Canned): 
  • Fish (Tuna, salmon, sardines, or my favorite, mackerel!)
  • Canned chicken
  • Canned beans (Black beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, white beans)
• Energy-Dense Snacks: 
  • Trail mix and nuts
  • Protein bars
  • Peanut butter (or almond/sunflower butter)
• Sides and Bases: 
  • Bread and crackers (Whole wheat is best)
  • Applesauce
  • Shelf-stable milk or milk substitutes 
  • Room temperature fruits and vegetables (Apples, oranges, bananas, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc.)
• Make sure you have a manual can-opener!

Food Storage

Pro Tip: A full freezer will stay cold much longer than one that is mostly empty. You can freeze jugs of water to take up space.

No-Cook Meal Ideas

1. Cowboy Caviar

• Protein: Drained canned corn, black-eyed peas, and black beans
• Veggies: Chopped tomatoes, peppers, onions, avocado, and jalapeños
• Flavor: Olive oil, fresh lime juice, and taco seasoning. If you’re growing fresh herbs, toss in some cilantro too
• To Serve: Mix the ingredients together. Scoop it up with tortilla chips or stuff it into a taco shell

2. Poke-Inspired Fish

• Protein: Drained canned salmon or tuna 
• Veggies: Sliced cucumber, diced avocado, and dried seaweed (I find dried seaweed in my local grocery store labeled “seaweed snacks”)
• Flavor: Soy sauce, sriracha, and sesame seeds
• Serve: Enjoy it in a taco shell, on crackers, or use cucumber slices as the base

3. Chicken or Chickpea Salad

• Protein: Drained canned chicken, chickpeas, or white beans. Chop chicken into smaller pieces. Mash chickpeas or white beans with a fork
• Flavor: Mix with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and any fresh vegetables you have on hand, like celery or green onions
• Serve: Place on whole-wheat bread for a sandwich, or eat it with your favorite crackers

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