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More than 25 Easy Vegan Pantry Staple Recipes

May 17, 2020 By Sarah Leave a Comment

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We’ve been doing a lot of cooking out of our pantry lately!  The last time I went to the grocery store in person was more than 10 weeks ago!  We’ve had great success with Amazon Fresh and InstaCart, and of course our beloved CSA Produce Box, and I am forever grateful for the delivery people that make those services happen!  But even with semi regular delivery, we have tried our best to stretch what we have, dig deep into the cupboards, and make some pantry staple recipes!  Keep reading for more than 25 vegan pantry staple recipes!

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Vegan Pantry Staple Recipes

When I say pantry, I don’t truly mean only dried rice and canned beans.  I mean, those are some really shelf stable pantry items, and I always have them on hand, especially for an emergency.  But I include other items that will last a long time like frozen vegetables, tofu (the expiration date is often more than 2 months out), frozen veggie nuggets, and even long lasting vegetables like cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and onions.  All of these items last for quite some time in cold storage, or even on the countertop, despite not truly being a “pantry staple.”  

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Be Your Own Chef

Something to keep in mind when you’re cooking from your panty is that it’s ok to be flexible.  When trying a new recipe, it’s always best to follow as closely as you can.  But if you’re short on some ingredients its ok to be flexible!  Your end results may be a little different, but as long as you keep an open mind, that’s ok. 

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Recipes that use Canned Beans

I would like to say that I prepare all of my beans from dry.  But canned beans are SO convenient, especially when you are trying to feed your family in a hurry.  I try to keep black beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, navy beans, and even canned lentils on hand for lots of variety.

bowl of refried black beans with blue and white striped napkin and cilantro

Oil Free Vegan Refried Black Beans — Frijoles de Cabo

blue cast iron skillet with baked beans and wooden spoon

Smoky Skillet BBQ Baked Beans (Vegan Baked Beans)

bowl of stir fried chickpeas with pineapples, blue napkin, and gold fork

Chickpea Stir Fry with Pineapple (15 Minute Meal!)

blue bowl filled with balsamic bean salad

Balsamic Bean Salad

Pasta Recipes

Not a day goes by where Jonny doesn’t request pasta.  It’s probably his favorite food.  I always keep some boxes of pasta in my cupboard, and some of the makings for different sauces—diced tomatoes, curry paste, and jarred marinara!

white bowl of red curry noodles with gold fork, cilantro, and bowl of almonds

Almond Butter Red Curry Noodles

bowl of rigatoni pasta with lentils and parmesan sprinkles

Vegan Pasta Bolognese with Lentils (Pantry Staple Recipe)

bowl of pasta with vegan vodka sauce and two gold forks

Pasta with Vegan Vodka Sauce — Nut Free!

white bowl of macaroni with pumpkin sauce and orange napkin in the background

Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin

Meals that use Fridge and Freezer Ingredients

There are a lot of foods that last quite a while in the fridge, and even longer in the freezer.  I like to keep a head of cabbage, and a big bag of carrots on hand, and even some frozen vegan meatballs!  So many great meals start with unassuming ingredients.

black bowl filled with Latin inspired cabbage slaw, black napkin, black silverware, lime wedges

Latin Inspired Cabbage Slaw

blue bowl filled with vegan Waikiki meatballs, yellow pineapple, red onion slices

Vegan Waikiki Meatballs — Pantry Staple Meal

white bowl filled with vegan fried rice, and blue napkin in background

Vegan Cabbage Fried Rice with Tofu

white bowl filled with vegan bbq meatballs with blue napkin in background

Vegan Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs (+ stovetop instructions)

Pantry Friendly Soup Recipes

Soup is total comfort food, and lots of the ingredients are pantry staples!  An onion, some potatoes and carrots, and some beans, and you’re well on your way to a hearty meal!

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Restaurant Style Vegan Lentil Soup

bowl of black bean soup with bowls of mango, rice, and avocado

Vegan Black Bean Soup

close up of bowl of French onion soup with sliced baguettes on top

Vegan French Onion Soup

Dips and Spread

With my kids home more lately, we’ve been doing a lot of snacking!  Thankfully they have pretty good taste, and are happy to eat all of my “fancy” appetizers!  Bonus—these spreads are great in a wrap or a sandwich too!

overhead view of red muhammara dip

Muhammara — Roasted Red Pepper Dip

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Olive Tapenade

overhead view of white bowl filled with hummus with pita in background

My Favorite Hummus

Vegan Rice Recipes

Ever see those giant 50 pound bags of rice at Costco and wonder who buys them?  Yeah….we’re those people.  And we go through it faster than you would expect.  We love eating rice, and prepare it in so many different ways!

large bowl of coconut carrot rice with red napkin

Coconut Carrot Rice

blue bowl filled with arroz con gandules with blue napkin and silver spoon

Instant Pot Arroz con Gandules (Pantry Staple Recipe)

white bowl filled with mujadara rice dish with black fork and onion peels in background

Mujadara—Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf

Basic Beans and Grains in the Instant Pot

Don’t forget basic beans and grains!  I love using my Instant Pot to cook them up quickly!  Add some fresh veggies from your CSA Produce Box and you’ve got a meal!

white bowl of basmati rice made in Instant Pot

Instant Pot Basmati Rice

white bowl of long grain rice made in Instant Pot with blue napkin in background

How to Cook Long Grain Rice in the Instant Pot

white bowl with quinoa made in the Instant Pot with dishtowel in background

Instant Pot Quinoa with (optional) Coconut, Lime, and Cilantro

black beans made in the Instant Pot with blue and white wooden table background

How to Make Perfect Black Beans in Your Instant Pot

Pantry Friendly Desserts

Don’t forget dessert!  Vegan desserts are often very pantry friendly, as they don’t use eggs or dairy.  In fact, many of the recipes to come out of the depression era are accidentally vegan!

overhead view of vegan Texas Sheet Cake with blue and white striped napkin and a bowl of strawberries in the background

Vegan Texas Sheet Cake

plate of vegan thumbprint cookies with glass of milk and blue and white striped napkin in the background

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

white bowl of pumpkin chia pudding with gold spoon and orange flower in background

Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

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