Recipes for Military Mre Meal Ready To Eat

Safe ways to use military mre meal ready to eat past its expiration date

MRE Pasta Salad

MRE Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad made with expired MRE components, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 expired MRE main entrée (such as spaghetti with meat sauce)
  • 1 cup cooked pasta (any shape)
  • 1/2 cup diced expired MRE vegetables (such as corn, peas, and carrots)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Open the expired MRE main entrée and transfer the contents to a bowl.
  2. Using a fork, break the pasta into smaller pieces and add it to the bowl.
  3. Add the diced expired MRE vegetables to the bowl.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss well to combine.
  6. Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
MRE Breakfast Scramble

MRE Breakfast Scramble

A hearty breakfast scramble made with expired MRE components, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 1 expired MRE breakfast component (such as scrambled eggs with ham and peppers)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup diced expired MRE vegetables (such as onions and bell peppers)
  • 2 expired MRE crackers, crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Open the expired MRE breakfast component and transfer the contents to a bowl.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced expired MRE vegetables to the skillet and sauté until softened.
  4. Using a fork or spatula, break the breakfast component into smaller pieces and add it to the skillet.
  5. Add the crushed expired MRE crackers to the skillet and mix well.
  6. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
MRE Tacos

MRE Tacos

A delicious and easy-to-make taco recipe using Military MRE components, reducing food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
5 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • Military MRE
  • tortillas
  • salsa
  • cheese
  • lettuce

Instructions

  1. 1. Open and heat the Military MRE components according to package instructions.
  2. 2. Warm the tortillas on a skillet or in the oven.
  3. 3. Assemble the tacos by placing the heated Military MRE components onto the warm tortillas.
  4. 4. Top with salsa, cheese, and lettuce.
  5. 5. Serve and enjoy!
MREtacos
⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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