A collection of 18 healthy vegan pantry meals using simple staples to help you use up the food items you have on hand.
Turning to your pantry and freezer to create delicious and healthy vegan meals is easier than you think!
Whether you’re looking to reduce your grocery bill, reduce waste, or experiencing a shortage of fresh ingredients, these vegan meals using pantry staples are both healthy, and delicious.
They are perfect recipes to add to your list of vegan prep meals!
What are pantry staples?
Pantry staples are food items that can be stored without refrigeration for an extended period of time.
They are items you can use often and in a variety of recipes. I’ve put together a printable Vegan Grocery List with Pantry Staples that you can take with you to the store to stock up on items you’ll find in these recipes.
However, you’ll likely find many of the ingredients for these recipes in your pantry already!
What if I don’t have all of the ingredients?
If you don’t have all of the ingredients a recipe calls for you can leave it out or make a simple substitution with something you have.
For example, if a recipe calls for white beans and you have chickpeas, go ahead and use the chickpeas instead. Or if a recipe calls for green pepper, and you don’t have that on hand, simply leave it out.
These recipes are versatile and will still turn out delicious even if you don’t have every single ingredient.
I encourage you to use what you already have, and not make a mad dash to the grocery store!
What are some of the basic pantry staples you should have on hand?
Canned Foods:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Beans
- Tomatoes
- Tomato Paste
- Pasta Sauces
- Salsa
- Coconut Milk
Dried Foods and Grains:
- Dried beans
- Lentils
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Bulgar
- Farro
- Oats
- Pasta
- Whole Grain Bread
Frozen Foods:
- Vegetables: corn, peas, carrots, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
- Fruits: banana, mango, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, etc.
Shelf Stable Items:
- Vegetable Stock
- Plant Milks
- Nuts
- Nut Butters
- Seeds
- Spices
- Nutritional Yeast
- Ground Flax
- Chia Seeds
Sturdy Produce:
- Potatoes
- Squash
- Carrots
- Onions
- Peppers
- Oranges
- Lemons
- Apples
18 Vegan Pantry Meals
Without further ado, here are 18 simple and healthy vegan pantry meals you can make without needing to make an extra trip to the grocery store! Use up your pantry staples, save money, and reduce waste!
Julia
So many great recipes. Thanks for the inspiration :)!
Dannii
I am always looking for more vegan meal options and there is so much to try here. I can’t wait to start going through them all.
Alisa Infanti
I have been trying to eat less meat the past few weeks and this list has been so helpful. So many great recipes!
Jacqueline Meldrum
A great selection of recipes. Bookmarking this for those days when I’m running out of fresh ingredients.
Jen
These are all such great and well used items. Perfect for a grocery list! I’m going to make your vegan chili today. It just got cold and sounds perfectly cozy.