If your pantry only includes the popular essentials like spam, tomatoes, corned beef, and pickles, you are missing out on a lot of flavor. Try including canned mussels.

Canned mussels deserve a spot on your shelf not just for being a great source of protein, but also because of their great flavor.

Canned mussels are popular provisions for hikers and campers, which tells you everything you need to know about their convenience and versatility.

A few mussels from the can could be spread over buttered bread for a snack or mixed with other ingredients like potatoes, veggies, and broth to make a soup.

You can find canned mussels lightly seasoned and packed in neutral-tasting olive oil or pre-cooked in zesty oils and spices that are superb for eating right out of the can.