15 Ways to Use Stasher Stretch Lids: The Ultimate Kitchen Sidekick

Life is complicated enough—your kitchen shouldn’t add to the chaos. Making your favorite meals and storing your leftovers shouldn’t require mountains of plastic wrap, mismatched containers and lids, or unnecessary food waste. When you're busy, you need simple, versatile tools that don’t just work—they shine.

That’s where Stasher Stretch Lids come in, a game-changing way to store, prep, and cook your favorite foods. You’re going to absolutely love these lids because they can do it all and come in 4 handy sizes that fit just about everything in your kitchen. Here are 15 helpful ways to use them.

Fresh Food Storage

1. Store your leftovers. Nothing frustrates home cooks quite like playing Tetris with mismatched containers. With Stretch Lids, those days are over. Each lid stretches 33–60% beyond its resting size to fit plates, bowls, jars—whatever you’ve got. Just pick a lid, stretch it to fit, and voilà: any container becomes a leftovers container.

2. Meal prep. Meal prep also just got a serious upgrade. Now you can chop your favorite vegetables, throw a lid on top, stash them in the fridge for later, and move on with your busy day. Since our lids are transparent, there are no more guessing games since it’s easy to see what’s inside. 

3. Keep cut fruit fresh. Snacks, school lunches, and fruit salad just got even better with a seamless way to keep freshly chopped produce covered and crisp in the fridge. Got half an avocado, lemon, onion—or even a watermelon? No worries. We’ve got a lid that can stretch to fit, keeping it fresher, longer.

4. Take your favorite foods with you. Headed to work with last night’s stir fry? Bringing pasta salad to a picnic? Stasher Stretch Lids seal snugly and stay put, even on the go. Their leak-resistant, high-quality construction means no soggy lunch bags, no spills, and no surprises.

5. Store homemade sauces. Homemade sauces are delicious and fun additions to any meal. Storing them shouldn’t have to be a headache. With our Stretch lids you can easily refrigerate the tasty curry or bolognese you just whipped up without having to worry about finding the right container or messy spills. 

6. Save half-finished cans. We’ve all opened a can of tomato paste, pumpkin puree, or coconut milk and only used a spoonful. For short-term storage (think: a day or two), just stretch a small lid over the can to keep it sealed and fresh in the fridge. Want to keep it longer? Transfer it to a glass container or Stasher Bowl for maximum freshness and food safety. You can also use them on cans of pet food to seal in freshness and keep odors out of your fridge. 

Meal Prep Magic 

7. Keep dishes hot.  Made from the same food-grade platinum silicone as our bags and bowls, Stretch Lids are oven-safe up to 425°F and totally non-reactive—even with hot foods. Their tight seal helps hold in heat, making them perfect for keeping dishes warm after cooking and before serving.

8. Steam, soften, warm with ease. Stretch Lids aren’t just for storage—they’re also surprisingly useful for cooking. Use one to steam vegetables, soften butter or cream cheese, or gently warm bread rolls without drying them out. Unlike foil or plastic wrap, they seal tight, don’t leak, and won’t melt or warp under heat.

9. Cover dishes while reheating. Leftovers deserve a second chance to shine. The unsung part of this journey is reheating them. Stretch Lids help reheat food quickly and evenly without drying it out– no more fussing with flimsy wrap or foil.

10. Marinate proteins. Marinating your favorite proteins ahead of time is one of the easiest ways to make things extra delicious with minimum effort. Stretch lids make this even easier, locking in the flavor while preventing spills in the fridge with a durable seal.

11. Help dough rise. Proofing a batch of bread or pizza dough is even easier with a Stretch lid. Just pick one that fits your favorite mixing bowl, cover it up, and get on with dinnertime. 

12. Infuse oils or vinegars. Nothing makes your meals taste delightfully fancy quite like an infused oil or vinegar. Whether you’re whipping up an easy garlic and thyme-infused olive oil for a game-changing vinaigrette or a simple chili vinegar for your next barbecue, Stretch Lids are perfect for covering your jar or bowl while it steeps—and for sealing in flavor once it’s ready to store. No drips, no mess, just pure, flavorful goodness.

13. Keep drinks covered. Hosting brunch or mixing up a pitcher of lemonade or cocktails? A Stretch Lid seals the top to prevent spills in the fridge and keeps bugs out while you serve—no foil, no fuss.

14. Keep salads crisp. Prepping a salad ahead of time is one of the easiest ways to simplify your weekday lunches, potlucks, and picnics. Stretch Lids seal tightly to keep greens fresh, toppings secure, and crunchy veggies from losing their snap—so you can toss, store, and take it anywhere with confidence.

15. Prep smoothie bowls, oats, and more. Getting ahead for busy mornings is easy with Stretch Lids. Just portion out overnight oats, chia pudding, or yogurt parfaits the night before, seal with a lid, and sleep soundly. You’ll wake up to a fresh, leak-free breakfast that’s ready to grab—no plastic wrap, soggy textures, or early-morning cleanup required.

These are just a few of the many ways people like you are using and loving our new Stretch Lids. 

This isn’t just about kitchen upgrades(though that’s a pretty great perk). Every year, Americans use enough plastic wrap to cover the entire state of Texas. With Stasher Stretch Lids, you can finally opt out of the cycle of buying, battling, and tossing single-use plastic. It’s a win for your fridge, your wallet, your schedule, and the planet.

Nobody wants to waste plastic, food, or time. With Stretch Lids, you can put a lid on all three—quickly and cleanly, every single day.