Got a pantry stocked full of beans and canned vegetables but not sure what to cook? The good news is there are plenty of dishes you can make. These are the best vegan recipes you can make using basic pantry items. You can make everything from soup to curry.
15 Vegan Pantry Recipes
Find something you fancy, get rifling through your pantry, and start experimenting in the kitchen. Here are 15 easy vegan recipes to try.
1. Instant Pot Chili
This easy peasy chili recipe requires one pot to make, and it all comes together in just 15 minutes in an Instant Pot. Dig out your canned black beans, sweet corn, tomato paste, and lasagna noodles and get cooking.
Get the recipe here.
2. Tomato Soup With Homemade Croutons
There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of creamy tomato soup. This recipe calls for tinned tomato sauce, vegetable broth, black pepper, and carrots (you can use frozen, tinned, or fresh, whichever you prefer).
Get the recipe here.
3. African Peanut and Sweet Potato Stew
You just need the most basic of pantry items to make this tasty African peanut and sweet potato stew. Grab a sweet potato, kidney beans, tinned tomatoes, peas, peanut butter, and you’re away.
Get the recipe here.
4. Tuscan White Bean Skillet
This tasty Tuscan white bean skillet will come together in just 30 minutes, so if your tummy is already rumbling, this one is an ideal go-to recipe. It calls for a number of pantry staples, including cannellini beans and diced tomatoes.
Get the recipe here.
5. Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
A shepherd’s pie is sure to please the whole family. It’s simple, filling, and comforting. Ditch the traditional meat filling and try lentils instead. You’ll be surprised at how meaty and satisfying it tastes.
Get the recipe here.
6. Coconut Curry Soup
Need something for a busy weeknight? This lentil-packed coconut curry soup is vibrant, creamy, simple, and delicious. And you only need one pot to make it, so it saves time on the washing up too.
Get the recipe here.
7. Vegan Meatballs With Hearty Gravy
If you’re looking for something a little bit creative and fun to make, these vegan meatballs should do the job. They come together with pantry staples, too. Blend together a variety of ingredients, including black beans, onion powder, and chia seeds. Cover with creamy, thick coconut gravy for a tasty comforting dish.
Get the recipe here.
8. Mexican Street Corn Salad With Black Beans
If you want something light for lunch, try this Mexican street corn salad with black beans. If you’ve got a bit of spare time, you could also make your own vegan chipotle mayo, using cashew cream, lime juice, and paprika. Sprinkle with a little vegan cheese before you serve for extra flavor.
Get the recipe here.
9. Taco Pasta
If you love tacos, and you love pasta, you’re really going to love this recipe for taco pasta. According to This Savory Vegan, it has “all the flavor of traditional tacos, but in pasta form.” What’s more, it’s really simple to make, and it’s going to please all the family too. Use all the pantry staples you like, including canned beans, canned bell pepper, and jalapeños.
Get the recipe here.
10. Grillable Veggie Burger
Treating yourself to a burger night? Why not leave the frozen burgers and try making your own with this grillable veggie burger recipe by Vegan Richa? If you prefer, you could fry them too. Simply bind together black beans, rice, sunflower seeds, and “amazing seasoning.”
Get the recipe here.
11. Zuppa Toscana
Play around with this Zuppa Toscana recipe, depending on what you have available. It calls for kale, potatoes, and vegan sausage, but the soup comes together with pantry staples. You’ll need flour, dairy-free milk, diced onions, stock, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Get the recipe here.
12. Tom Yum Soup
If you’ve got curry paste, vegetable broth, chili peppers, and coconut milk on hand, then you’re well on your way to being able to make this Thai-inspired vegan Tom Yum soup. You can add whichever vegetables you like, but this recipe calls for mushrooms and yellow onions.
Get the recipe here.
13. One-Pot Tikka Masala
Make this recipe completely vegan by omitting the chicken and doubling up on the chickpeas. Or, if you’re in the mood for meat, try vegan chicken instead. Most supermarkets offer own-brand vegan chicken pieces, or you can try Quorn or VBites’ alternatives.
Get the recipe here.
14. 8-Minute Pantry Dal
This dal is tasty, nutritious, and it comes together in just eight minutes. There are no complicated ingredients either, you can find most of it in your pantry. Dig out the lentils, canned tomatoes, coconut milk, and garlic powder and get cracking.
Get the recipe here.
15. Vegan Paella
Get creative and make this tasty vegan paella. According to recipe creator Robin Robertson, this dish is “the ultimate in delicious pantry cooking.” It throws together a number of staples, including vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, and chickpeas.
Get the recipe here.
