Foods you must have at home when the lights go out

Tetiana KoziukLS Food
What to stock up on when the lights go out. Source: Pixabay

In the conditions of a long power outage, it is very difficult to prepare something to eat, and even more so to store this food for a long time. For such a case, at home there should definitely be products of long storage, as well as those that can be cooked without light.

Nutriciologist Anna Kopus with the nickname ks_anyta on her Instagram page shared a selection of products that are a must-have at home during a blackout.

Protein

  • Eggs - can be boiled and stored in a cold place for about 2 days.
  • Canned fish/meat
  • Dried/canned legumes (chickpeas, beans, lentils) - these can be eaten on their own, or made into hummus by adding olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and whipped with a blender. Such hummus also keeps in a cold place for about 2 days.
  • Dried/virgin meat - has a long shelf life.
  • Vacuum-sealed cheese (mozzarella, adygea, suluguni).
  • Dried legume-based cream soup - it usually needs to be steeped in steep boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
  • Protein bars (as a dessert and an additional source of protein).

Fats

  • Nuts/seeds.
  • Nut pastes.
  • Unrefined vegetable oils.

Carbohydrates

  • Porridge (kus kus, oatmeal, buckwheat, bulgur) - they can be steamed with boiling water, but the last two are better left in this state for an hour or overnight.
  • Breads - perfectly preserved at room temperature.
  • Granola - together with yogurt you get an express breakfast or snack.
  • Bars based on dried fruits, nuts, seeds.
  • Dried fruits - as a dessert after salty food or as a snack, it is better to combine them with nuts to continue satiation.

Vegetables

All fresh vegetables can be easily stored on the balcony or in a cool place you have.

  • Beets - can be added right away in a vacuum, also keeps well.
  • Boiled cabbage.
  • Canned foods (zucchini caviar, corn, peas).
  • Vegetable baby purees - it is best to buy in an airtight container.
  • Vegetable chips.

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