We’ve come a long way since soggy peas, carrots and corn mix!

Benefits of frozen fruit and vegies

• Pre-prepared (pre-peeled, chopped and cooked options)
• Usually cheaper than fresh
• Available all year round
• Just as nutritious
• Can just use as much as you need (don’t need to finish a tin)
• Keep in the freezer for 3 – 12 months

Some of our favourites

Spinach
Such good value compared to cooking your own from fresh which always wilts down to nothing! Throw a handful in a pasta sauce or try our spinach rolls!

Peas, beans and corn
They maintain their texture really well. Ready to try something new? Edamame and broad beans are also great if you’re looking to branch out!

Stir fry mix
There’s loads of different mixes available. Find one you like and stock up for the base of a super quick and easy meal.

Mango
Great addition to smoothies or the basis for a sorbet

Berries
Delicious on muesli, in smoothies or in a baked dessert

So convenient – they will sit happily in the pantry or even a desk drawer till called upon to save the day. Go for “no-added-salt” vegies if available. Choose fruits canned in juice over fruits canned in syrup.

Benefits of tinned fruit and veg

• Shelf stable
• Portable
• Usually cheaper than fresh
• Available all year round
• Many types are ready to eat
• Some types have added herbs and other flavour

Some of our favourites

Beetroot
Excellent addition to sandwiches and salads, and less mess than cooking your own.

Beans and legumes
Great for bulking up pasta sauces and mince dishes.

Chickpeas
Can’t make hummus without them! Also great as a crunchy snack.

Tomatoes
Essential for pasta, Mexican and curry.

Baked Beans

Corn

Dried fruit, veg and legumes keep for ages and are great for adding flavour and texture to dishes.

Benefits of dried fruit and veg

• Shelf stable
• Usually cheaper than fresh
• Available all year round
• Can just use as much as you need (don’t need to finish a tin)
• Often have a stronger flavour

Some of our favourites

Herbs
They’re a great way to add flavour to simple ingredients

Legumes
Dried lentils, split peas and beans are really cheap and keep for ages. Delicious added to soups stews and casseroles (note that some need to be soaked first).

Dried fruit
Great for added zing in salads and baked goods. These are one to enjoy only occasionally, as they are quite a concentrated source of sugar, and the stickiness is bad for teeth.

Garlic and onion powder
These deliver a powerful flavour punch and are especially good in vegetarian dishes to give a big “meaty” flavour

Sundried tomatoes
These pops of flavour are great in salads, pasta sauces and sandwiches and are a lovely addition to cheese boards.