• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Oh My Veggies logo

  • Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian Main Dishes
    • Vegetarian Appetizers
    • Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes
    • Vegetarian Side Dishes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Drinks
    • Sauces, Spreads and Condiments
    • Holiday Recipes
    • From our Readers
  • Cooking Tips & Hints
    • Cooking Tips
    • Plant-Based Nutrition
    • Product Reviews
  • Shop Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Find Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Free Meal Plan
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Find Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Free Meal Plan
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes

    20+ Vegan Recipes Made From Pantry Staples

    Published: Apr 18, 2022 · by Nicole · Updated: Apr 18, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    vegan recipes made from pantry staples
    vegan recipes made from pantry staples
    vegan recipes made from pantry staples

    20+ vegan recipes made from pantry staples! Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert ideas that require basic ingredients, but don’t miss any flavour. Many gluten-free and oil-free options too. 

    vegan recipes made from pantry staples

    (Be sure to Pin this for later to go back to whenever you need ideas for a pantry-friendly dinner!)

    I was thinking about the content that I could put out that would be helpful to you all in these times, and a roundup of recipes that you can make using simple pantry ingredients seemed an obvious choice. After all, oftentimes simple, back-to-basics recipes are my favourite. Just how much flavour you can create with basic ingredients always amazes me.

    Of course on certain days I just throw together some plain rice and beans with a tahini drizzle. Or have oats 3 times in a row. But cooking is also like therapy for me and getting creative in the kitchen always spreads so much joy throughout the house.

    So I went through my blog and picked out my favourite recipes that are uncomplicated, but big on flavour and ingredient simplicity. Think pastas, stir-fries, rice of all sorts, noodles, soup, curries … I’ve also thrown in a couple of desserts because chocolate = a big mood right now.

    When making these recipes, feel free to sub in anything you have on hand. For instance, if you don’t have a certain vegetable, most of the time it works to replace it with a different one of your choice. Likewise, feel free to swap around bean varieties and any spices based on what you have/feel like eating. And of course, if you need any help, feel free to send me an email or a DM on Instagram!

    20+ Vegan Recipes Made From Pantry Staples

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert ideas that require basic ingredients, but don’t miss any flavour.

    Easy Vegan Potato Curry

    One of the most popular recipes on my blog, and one that I make all the time for myself! Enjoy it over a bed of fluffy rice for comfort food at its best that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

    Easy Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

    This is a great one for all you savoury breakfast lovers out there! But the fantastic thing is that you can make this recipe for dinner too. So it’s pretty much an all-round versatile delight.

    Lime Chickpea Stir-fry

    Make this chickpea stir-fry if you want something light, tangy and refreshing. Add whatever vegetables you have on hand, and save any leftovers for lunch the next day.

    Easy Vegetable Rice Soup With Black Beans

    This has to be one of my favourite soups of all time! The flavours are absolutely incredible, despite the simplicity of the ingredients. Garnish with herbs of your choice, and you’ll have a meal that the whole family will love.

    Vegan Lentil Meatballs In Curry Sauce

    Curry flavours are my absolute favourite! These ‘meatballs’ are freezer-friendly, and taste even better together with the creamy and rich curry sauce.

    Butter Bean Sweet Potato Stew

    This one is fantastic for batch cooking! Made from simple ingredients, this stew is packed full of flavour and incredibly satisfying. Would definitely recommend it to any sweet potato fans like myself!

    Vegan Sheet Pan Potatoes And Tofu

    These sheet pan potatoes are an ideal option for meal prep and taste absolutely incredible. If you don’t have tofu on hand, simply leave it out or swap for beans of your choice. Serve either as a main course or a side dish.

    Vegan Stuffed Baked Potatoes With Tahini Chickpeas

    Stuffed potatoes make an incredible base for any filling of your choice, and this one made with chickpeas is one of my personal favourites. Serve with mashed avocado on top, and you’re good to go!

    Vegan Kidney Bean One Pot Pasta

    One pot meals are the way to go when it comes to minimising time, effort and washing up. Essentially all you have to do is dump the ingredients into a pot, stir occasionally, and then serve up (ensure to make extra, because in my experience, seconds are a must).

    One-Bowl Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

    Peanut butter and tahini in one treat? Yes please! Make these for when those sweet tooth cravings hit, with more peanut butter smeared on top.

    Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    Stuffed cabbage rolls are a great budget-friendly option. These ones are made with a mushroom and rice filling, topped with an easy tomato sauce. Optional is a generous serving of vegan cheese, but it’s just as good without.

    Vegan Borscht Recipe

    This is one of my favourite soups, and one that I’ve been eating my whole life! Add any vegetables of your choice for greater versatility. Also save some for next day, because it can taste even better reheated!

    Sweet And Sour Chickpeas And Green Beans

    Sweet and sour flavours are always super comforting and definitely hit the spot. Not only that, but this meal is also ready around 10 minutes, hence I make it all the time for myself when I’m in a rush (which is more often than not, lol).

    Vegan Chili With Butter Beans

    If you like spicier food, this one may be for you. Chili is the sort of meal anyone could look forward to after a long day. This one uses butter beans for texture and also a serving of plant based protein.

    Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes (Gluten-free)

    Another excellent breakfast option, that’s meal prep and freezer-friendly. These pancakes are wholesome, soft, and even better with a generous drizzle of maple syrup, peanut butter or vegan chocolate sauce.

    Chunky Vegan Potato Soup

    Another one of my favourite soups. They’re so prominent on this list because it’s just so easy to make soup out of vegan pantry staples! Bursting with vegetables and cosiness, this is a soup that could become a regular appearance within your dinner rota.

    Easy Vegan Butter Chicken (Butter Chickpeas)

    Vegan butter ‘chicken’ alternative, made with chickpeas! Another recipe that’s a staple in my kitchen. The addition of peanut butter adds so much creaminess and depth to the taste, that you definitely won’t be able to resist seconds!

    Easy Vegan Lentil Bolognese

    This classic dish never gets old. Lentil bolognese is super versatile, and a nostalgic dish for many too, given the popularity of bolognese.

    Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread

    Here is some more chocolate for all of you! After all, it’s very hard to eat too much chocolate because in my opinion, such a limit really doe snot exist. Fudgy, moist, and with a perfect level of sweetness, this is chocolate banana bread at its best. Serve with peanut butter and banana, or on its own.

    Vegan Fried Rice

    You don’t need any eggs to make a delicious and wholesome fried rice! Even if you leave out the mushrooms, this still makes a phenomenal side dish or main course that’s great for cooking in bulk.

    Let me know in the comments: which one of these vegan recipes made from pantry staples was your favourite? What is your go-to basic ingredient dish?

    « 20+ Exciting Tofu and Tempeh Recipes You Need to Try
    Glazed Lemon Donuts »

    10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Gluten-free Vegan Recipes, Recipe Round-Ups, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes 30 minutes or less, breakfast, gluten-free, main dishes, side dishes

    Reader Interactions

    Something to say? Leave a comment. Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    image of the author

    Nicole is a life long vegetarian and the author of the popular vegan cookbook, Weeknight One Pot Vegan Cooking. She loves sharing her recipes and showing the world just how easy and delicious meatless meals can be!
    Learn more here.

    signature of author

    get a free 5 day vegetarian meal plan

    shop our vegetarian and vegan cookbooks

    Trending Recipes

    • Ginger Peach Overnight Oats
    • Vanilla Overnight Oats (Vegan!)
    • Grilled Portobello Panini with Artichoke Tapenade
    • Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Shop Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Work with Me
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use

    Still hungry? Check out our delicious family of blogs.

    link to VegKitchen.com - vegan recipes website
    link to deliciouseveryday.com - a vegetarian and vegan recipes website
    link to allshecooks.com - a food blog
    link to wandertooth.com - a travel website

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 Hook & Porter Media