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Some of the best meals come from our pantry and freezer ingredients. These special items are typically low-cost, can last a long time, and nutritionally dense.
Need a few ideas for your pantry? Here are the must-haves:
- Beans
- Lentils
- Canned Tomatoes
- Tomato Paste
- Pasta
- Spices
- Oats
- Baking Soda & Baking Powder
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
- Rice
- Canned Vegetables
- Coconut Milk
- Cocoa Powder
- Flour
- Sugar
- Nuts
- Bouillon Cubes
Some of these are included in the recipes below. Enjoy!
Oil-Free Vegan Fried Rice
A delicious, oil-free healthy vegan fried rice recipe loaded with your favorite veggies along with tofu scramble!
Peanut Butter Protein Baked Oats
Soft, moist, and packed with protein - this peanut butter protein baked oats recipe is a great way to start your morning. This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, and packed with protein & fiber!
Black Bean Tofu Burger Recipe
Protein-packed, healthy plant-based burgers made with tofu, black beans, and mushrooms. A kid-friendly burger that's great for a weekday dinner meal. Gluten-free, vegan, and healthy.
Vegan Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
A creamy, savory, rich vegan "butter chicken" recipe made with tofu. This recipe is 100% meat-free and packed with insane flavor. Pair this dish with rice, naan, or roti.
Extra-Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets
Extra-crispy and crunchy baked tofu nuggets, coated and seasoned with panko and Italian breadcrumbs.
Easy Baked Aloo Tikki
This veg baked aloo tikki or potato patty is 100% vegetarian and vegan. Using boiled potatoes, Indian spices, and vegetables. Inspired by the Indian snack that's traditionally fried.
Creamy Rigatoni With Sofrito Avocado Sauce
Quick and easy, creamy rigatoni pasta gently tossed in avocado and fragrant sofrito sauce. Made with a Puerto Rican twist, using adobo. A delicious dinner recipe that’s perfect for a busy weekday summer night.
Air Fryer Roasted Roma Tomatoes
Easy, 20-minutes Air Fryer Roasted Roma Tomatoes! With a hint of sweetness, smokiness, and packed-full of good-for-you nutrients, these roasted tomatoes make for a great addition to stews, soups, pastas, and rice recipes.
Vegan Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Spinach
Whip up a creamy, velvety chickpea pasta for your next weekday dinner! Made with linguine, pan-roasted chickpeas, garlic, and creamy coconut milk. This recipe is 100% dairy-free, vegan, and can be made gluten-free.
Sugar-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Make your day extra special with a glass of thick and creamy, sugar-free Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie. Made with just 5 plant-based ingredients - it’s the perfect warmer weather treat for chocolate lovers.
How To Make Vegan Banana Pancakes
Stack 'em high and bring out the syrup. These vegan, banana pancakes are made with just 7 ingredients and they are gluten-free.
Oil-Free Vegan Banana Bread
Indulge guilt-free with our oil-free vegan banana bread, crafted from everyday ingredients including ripe bananas, coconut milk, and warm cinnamon.
10-Ingredient Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese
Grab your bowls - we’re making the ultimate comfort food: Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese! Made with just 10 ingredients and incredibly easy to make.
Vegan Creamy Red Potato Salad
Plant-Based Creamy Red Potato Salad is the perfect summertime recipe for your next BBQ, cookout, potluck, or your day out in the park. This recipe is gluten-free, eggless, and dairy-free!
Arroz Con Habichuelas
Puerto Rican-style yellow rice with pink beans and Spanish olives. Made with a vegetable base called "sofrito." It's a great vegan-option side dish that is typically paired with a stew or protein. Vegan, gluten-free.
20-Minute Habichuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Bean Stew)
Puerto Rican bean stew (habichuelas guisadas) packed with Latin flavors and ingredients. This dish is 100% vegan, healthy, and a great addition to other Puerto Rican sides.
One-Pot Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Make dinner easy with a 30-minute, One-Pot Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Mushrooms. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this is the perfect weeknight meal for the budget-friendly family.
Creamy Chickpea Salad Sandwich (No Mayo!)
If you’re looking for a healthy lunch recipe, a Creamy Chickpea Salad Sandwich is exactly what you need to add to the menu! This recipe is vegan, packed with plant-based protein, and mayo-free.
Cannellini Bean Burgers (with Pantry-Friendly Ingredients)
Need a QUICK and EASY burger? These Cannellini Bean Burgers are made with pantry-friendly ingredients! No need to chop or shred! These burgers are also 100% vegan, gluten-free, eggless, and dairy-free.
Black Bean Tofu Burger Recipe
Protein-packed, healthy plant-based burgers made with tofu, black beans, and mushrooms. A kid-friendly burger that's great for a weekday dinner meal. Gluten-free, vegan, and healthy.
Spring Lemon Garlic Spaghetti With Asparagus
Welcome in spring with a bowl of refreshing lemon-garlic, vegan springtime spaghetti with asparagus and tomatoes. Made in just minutes!
Roasted Carrot Red Lentil Soup
Creamy, full-bodied roasted carrot red lentil soup with fresh ginger. Surprisngly hearty and pairs well with a side of green salad or flatbread.
Buttery Oat Bran
Warm up your morning with a cozy bowl of oat bran topped with vegan butter, salt, and black pepper. It's the perfect morning comfort food.
Healthy Edible Cookie Dough
Get your cookie scoopers out - we're making a quick and easy batch of healthy edible cookie dough. Made with oats, chocolate chips, vegan milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and peanut butter - making this recipe plant-based, gluten-free, and packed with fiber.
Mushroom Vegetable Tomato Soup
Cozy mushroom vegetable tomato soup made with Puerto Rican spices and flavors. Whipped up in just 20 minutes. Serve this vegan soup with a piece of warm, toasted bread or a side salad.
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Mushroom Chili with Fire Roasted Tomatoes
Cathy
I’m loving the sound of these and looking forward to trying many.
A great range of recipes that are easy and cheap to make. Thank you for sharing
plantbasedandbroke
Hey Cathy! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. If you make something from this list, let me know!