Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are popular in Asian dishes and for a good reason! They contain copper, manganese, and iron. A quarter cup of sesame seeds contains more than 5mg of iron. You can get creative with your sesame seeds. You can use them as a salad condiment, in pasta, in noodle dishes, or toast the seeds in garlic for a tasty snack.
Canned Clams
Seafood lovers can rejoice! Clams are one of the highest sources of iron next to red meat. A 3oz can of clams contains 24mg of iron. You can add them to your favorite dishes for an extra boost. Many add them to pasta sauces, soups, or noodle dishes.