What’s not to love about the idea of a well balanced meal that’s shelf stable and can be whipped up as a quick dinner or even during a power outage? If you’re here….welcome. I feel like most of us know what meals in a jar are and the reasoning behind having these magnificent jars lined up in our pantry for whenever we need. But if you don’t, let me share just a few quick reasons why I LOVE having shelf stable meals in a jar ready to go on my shelves.
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Freeze Dried Ingredients
Many of you have seen I have a Harvest Right Freeze dryer and have partnered with Thrive Life freeze dried foods. I can’t even scratch the surface of all the benefits of freeze dried foods because the possibilities are seriously endless. Making meal in a jar recipes have become a new obsession. If you’ve been considering purchasing a freeze dryer now is a wonderful time to use Harvest Right’s layaway program and lock in the sale price.
If a freeze dryer is completely out of your budget you have some options! This is why I’ve partnered with Thrive Life Freeze Dried Foods. If you use my link you can save 15% off your delivery order of freeze dried pantry staples!
Where I Get My Ingredients
The bulk of my freeze dried ingredients come from Thrive Life foods.
If you are on EBT you can also order freeze dried foods from Amazon using your EBT. I’ve made a bulk list of the items used in my shelf stable recipes for you to check out here.
Storage
The best and easiest way to store this base is to place it into a glass jar and vacuum seal the lid so there is no air. This allows the base to stay shelf stable for years. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer just store.
SHELF STABLE CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE IS HERE
FOR THIS RECIPE YOU CAN GET THE PASTA FROM AMAZON HERE
AT THE TIME OF THIS POINT ALMOST ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS RECIPE ARE ON SALE AT THRIVE SO BE SURE TO SNAG THEM
Cold Soak Tomato Cucumber Basil Couscous Meal In A Jar
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup couscous
- 1/2 tsp broth powder Chicken or Beef
- 1/2 tsp freeze dried thrive life onion
- 1 tsp freeze dried thrive life cucumber dices
- 1 tbsp freeze dried thrive life tomato dices
- 1 tsp freeze dried kale
- 1/2 tsp freeze dried butter powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in small single serving jar. Store on shelf with an oxygen absorber.
- When ready to eat remove oxygen absorber and add 1/3 cup of cold water plus 2 tablespoons. Fluff with fork to incorporate ingredients then cover with lid and wait 25 min. After 25 min add 2 more tablespoons of cold water and re fluff. Cover and wait another 30-40 min. Fluff with fork and enjoy!
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