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Be Prepared With These Instant Meals From Country Life Natural Foods

Be Prepared With These Instant Meals From Country Life Natural Foods

Busy schedules, fast-food convenience, expensive health stores, and many other reasons have made convenient healthy eating more challenging. 

We realize that the days of hours in front of the stove are gone and life has become much more fast-paced and instant. 

We also realize that emergencies happen, people show up unexpectedly, or you just don't feel like cooking.

But we do not want your health eating efforts to be ruined in the midst of it all...

So we created a variety of easy meal products as a solution! 

With these easy meal products, you will be prepared for any unforseen circumstances while still being able to enjoy a healthy, yet delicious plate of food!

Scroll down for 7 delicious, healthy meals that can be ready in a matter of minutes!

7 easy meal recipes

RED LENTIL CURRY

  • Pour the red lentil curry mix into a pot.
  • Add 5 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Serve over rice or enjoy with Naan bread.
  • It really is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Buy our red lentil curry here

VEGAN MAC & CHEEZ

  • Add 4 cups of water to a pot and add 1 1/4 cup instant vegan cheez mix.
  • Stir well until thickened.
  • Add cooked pasta to the cheez mix.
  • Add pasta water for added moisture.
  • Give it a good stir, and you are done!

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SESAME OATBURGERS

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of salt.
  • Stir 4 cups of the sesame oatburger mix into the pot. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • When cool, form into patties about a half-inch thick. Bake at 350 degrees on an oiled sheet pan for about 20 minutes per side.
  • 4 cups of dry mix make about 16 patties. Enjoy! 

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FRENCH LENTIL SOUP

  • Add a packet of our French lentil soup mix to a 4 quart pot
  • Add 6 cups of water and 2 Tbsp. olive oil (optional).
  • Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat to a slow simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils and veggies are soft.
  • Enjoy!

Buy our French lentil soup mix here

NOT MEATLOAF "MEATLOAF"

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Place the not meatloaf mix in a large bowl and mix with 2.5 cups of boiling water. Stir well to combine and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with cooking spray.
  • Add the mixture to the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Cover the loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Optional: Spread ¼ cup of your favorite ketchup or barbeque sauce over the loaf before baking, and another ¼ cup after baking.

Buy the Not Meatloaf mix here

CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

  • In a 2-quart pot, bring 4 cups of water with 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) to a boil.
  • Add the Cuban black bean soup mix, stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let stand for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve with some avocado or a dollop of vegan sour cream and a slice of crusty bread. For added crunch and color, stir in a few tablespoons of sweet corn.

Buy the Cuban black bean soup mix here

MILD ETHIOPIAN LENTILS

  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of oil and the Ethiopian lentil mixture to a medium saucepan and turn on the stove to medium heat. Stir and toast the lentil mix with oil for about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of water and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add 2 more cups of water and continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add another 2 cups of water (or more as desired), stir and turn the heat down to low. Close the lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft, while stirring every 2 minutes.
  • Enjoy with a side of flatbread or rice.

Get the Ethiopian lentil mixture here

INSTANT PLANT-MILK POWDER

  • Use 3 tablespoons of plant milk powder for each 8 oz of water.
  • Mix until smooth using a milk frother, blender cup, or blender. 
  • Use more powder if creamier milk is desired.

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