This recipe is from the Lanark County Food Bank-
Kitchen Scraps Casserole (makes 2-3 servings)
Directions:
- In a large skillet or frying pan combine 1 grain, 1 vegetable, 1 meat/alternate, 1 liquid/soup and seasonings of your choice from the list below.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to low heat, then cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes. If the liquid dries up before the cooking time is complete, just add some water. You can also add extra liquid and turn your casserole into a soup or stew.
- Add a topping before serving.
(Choose 1) Grain |
(Choose 1) Vegetables |
(Choose 1) Meat/Alternative |
Hint: You can also break up long pasta such as spaghetti or lasagna noodles. |
1 cup of fresh, frozen, canned or leftover vegetables such as:
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(Choose 1) Liquid/Soup |
Seasoning |
(Optional) Topping |
Tomato, cream of mushroom/chicken/celery soup, or your favourite soup, plus 1 can of water ( ½ can if grain is cooked)
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½ to 1 tsp of:
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Variation: You can also bake the casserole in an oven-safe glass dish at 350oF (180oC) for about 1 hour or until it is hot and bubbly.


Recipe pilot tested by the Peel Community Food Advisors.
Images credit: Betty Crocker
Feature image: Food 52
Independent Store drop off –455 McNeely Ave Carleton Place
All sorts of people need the Lanark County Food Bank: families with children, employed people whose low wages do not cover basic living essentials, individuals on social assistance, and Canadians living on a fixed income, including seniors and people with disabilities.
Royal Bank Drop Off- 93 Bridge Street Carleton Place
When you do your groceries throw in a few extra things for the Lanark County Food Bank this week and next if you can. If your family enjoys, needs or uses it– then so will all their families.
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