If your weeknight dinners are starting to feel like a chore, you’re not alone. Between work, family and everything else life throws your way, it’s no surprise many of us are searching for easy, wholesome ways to get meals on the table – without sacrificing nutrition or taste.
Enter the McKenzie’s Pulses in Tetra Pak range – a game-changer in the kitchen for time-poor home cooks who still want to serve up nourishing meals. If you’re running out of inspiration for meal-prepping for the week ahead or pulling together a last-minute dinner, McKenzie’s has you covered.
What makes it so easy?
No need to soak, boil and plan for hours in advance. The McKenzie’s Pulses in Tetra Pak range offers ready-to-use pulses in a no-fuss, no-mess format. Packed in convenient, shelf-stable cartons, these pantry essentials are pre-cooked and ready to go – just open, pour and enjoy. Whether it’s chickpeas tossed through a salad, lentils stirred into a curry, or red kidney beans added to a midweek Mexican night, these little packs offer big versatility.
You’ll find the full range – chickpeas, lentils, red kidney beans, cannellini beans and three bean mix—right where you’d expect: in the canned veg aisle at your local Woolworths supermarket. Keep a few on hand for those nights when time is tight.
More than convenient – nutritionally smart
While ease is everything on a busy weeknight, nutrition is still important. Each Tetra Pak is packed with protein and fibre, helping to keep you and the whole family fuller for longer. They’re also naturally low in fat and a great source of plant-based nutrients – they are a smart choice for those who are meat-free, flexitarian or just looking to eat a little lighter.
Not just for dinner
These products aren’t just weeknight dinner heroes – they’re brilliant for lunchboxes, weekend meal preps and baked goods too. Stir them through pasta salads, spoon them over baked potatoes, or blitz into homemade dips or ‘better for you’ brownies. The neutral flavour means they take on the taste of whatever herbs, spices or sauces you pair them with – giving you endless room to experiment.
Where to find them
Look for the bright, compact cartons on the shelves of the canned veg aisle in Woolworths. Unlike tinned options, these lightweight Tetra Paks are easy to store and reseal, with minimal packaging waste – another win for busy households trying to cut down on clutter.
So next time the 5pm dinner panic hits, reach for McKenzie’s Pulses in Tetra Pak range. They’re proof that fast and healthy don’t have to be mutually exclusive – and that weeknight meals can still be something to look forward to.
Top Tip: Keep a few varieties in your pantry so you’re always just minutes away from a hearty salad, warm stew or easy lunchbox filler.
Celebrating over 170 years in Australian kitchens, our passion at McKenzie’s Foods is providing you with essential ingredients so that you can create precious food memories with family and friends. Proudly Australian owned for over six generations, our products can be found in every kitchen and are available across all major supermarkets.
