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  5. 18 Last-Minute Pantry Easter Recipes to Make the Day Feel Special

18 Last-Minute Pantry Easter Recipes to Make the Day Feel Special

April 11, 2020
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If you’re trying to plan a smaller Easter celebration this year, these last-minute, pantry-friendly recipes are the answer. These recipes rely on ingredients commonly found in your pantry like pasta and canned fish. Feel free to use any frozen fruits or vegetables that you already have on hand to make these recipes even easier. Whether it’s brunch or dinner, recipes like Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon and Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry Compote are delicious, filling and will make any Easter celebration special.

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Strawberry Sheet-Pan Pancakes

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Sheet-pan pancakes feed a crowd, without your standing over a hot skillet or griddle for long periods of time. This easy pancake recipe calls for sprinkling strawberries on top of the batter, but you could personalize toppings for guests with a variety of fruits or nuts.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon

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Wondering what to do with leftover salmon? This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner. Don't forget to reserve some pasta water--its starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November 2019

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Skillet Chicken Potpie

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A store-bought pie crust, frozen veggies and precooked chicken simplify the prep for this easy potpie. This healthy dinner recipe is comfort food at its best.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019

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Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins

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The batter for these healthy gluten-free zucchini muffins comes together in a flash in your blender. And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they're the perfect snack or quick breakfast. The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

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An old-school classic gets a boost of nutrition and flavor from garlicky spinach and tomatoes in this healthy mac and cheese recipe.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019

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Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato Hash

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This one-pan hash makes an easy fall dinner or a simple dish for a healthy brunch. You can even poach the eggs ahead of time--slip them into steaming-hot water to rewarm them just before serving.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2020

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Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry Compote

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Waffles are back on the menu with a lightened-up version made with cornmeal and served with a sweet blueberry topping. It's easy enough for the weekend, but special enough for entertaining.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

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In this quick vegetarian dinner recipe, you can skip boiling the gnocchi--they'll cook through while roasting on the sheet pan with the rest of the ingredients. If you can't find Meyer lemons, use 1 small regular lemon in Step 2 and use 4 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons orange juice in Step 4.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2016

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Spaghetti & Zucchini Noodles with Basil-Walnut Pesto

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Basil is the backbone of this vibrant no-cook basil-walnut pesto sauce. Toss in some leftover roast chicken or pork with these zucchini noodles for a heartier meal.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2020

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Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups

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Muffins meet oatmeal in these moist and tasty grab-and-go oatmeal cups. Feel free to swap out the pecans for any other nut--walnuts would be great--or omit them altogether. Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your fridge or freezer for quick and easy breakfasts all week. Reheat in the microwave for about 40 seconds.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019

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Cauliflower Risi e Bisi

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Our spin on the traditional Venetian risotto swaps in cauliflower rice for arborio rice in this healthy vegetable side dish. Spring peas and Parmesan cheese keep the rest of the dish classic.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

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One-Pot Pasta with Tuna

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Use the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2018

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Kids and adults alike will love this easy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe, which--unlike most cookie recipes--doesn't call for flour. These gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy and, with only five simple ingredients, they can easily be whipped up by young chefs and enjoyed as an after-school treat. They're also perfect for a holiday party or for a cookie swap.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, November 2019

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Muffin-Tin Omelets with Bell Pepper, Black Beans & Jack Cheese

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Let your muffin tin help you meal-prep a week's worth of protein-rich vegetarian muffin-tin eggs with a Southwestern spin to stash in the fridge or freezer for those extra-busy mornings.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020

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Peas with Pearl Onions & Pancetta

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An easy side dish recipe gets a boost of umami from crispy pancetta. Using frozen vegetables keeps things quick, but substitute fresh peas and pearl onions if you prefer, adjusting the cooking time as needed.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

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Air-Fryer Salmon Cakes

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These air-fried salmon patties are reminiscent of classic salmon croquettes, crispy on the outside and pillowy tender on the inside. Look for canned or jarred salmon that has less than 50 milligrams of sodium per serving, and don't be afraid of varieties that have bones. They're easy to remove.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

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Nutty Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons

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These sweet peanut butter-flavored meringue cookies are perfect for special occasions. Dipped in melted chocolate and full of crunchy peanuts, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to three months.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Bunny Pizza

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You'll hop for joy when you see how easy it is to make a bunny-shaped pizza for family night. It's a classic cheese pizza, dressed up as a fun springtime treat. How cute!

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1 of 18 Strawberry Sheet-Pan Pancakes
2 of 18 Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon
3 of 18 Skillet Chicken Potpie
4 of 18 Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins
5 of 18 Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese
6 of 18 Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato Hash
7 of 18 Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry Compote
8 of 18 Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
9 of 18 Spaghetti & Zucchini Noodles with Basil-Walnut Pesto
10 of 18 Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
11 of 18 Cauliflower Risi e Bisi
12 of 18 One-Pot Pasta with Tuna
13 of 18 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
14 of 18 Muffin-Tin Omelets with Bell Pepper, Black Beans & Jack Cheese
15 of 18 Peas with Pearl Onions & Pancetta
16 of 18 Air-Fryer Salmon Cakes
17 of 18 Nutty Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons
18 of 18 Bunny Pizza

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