If you're social distancing or in quarantine, you might be living on pantry staples for a while. Don't worry, pantry staples are staples for a reason- you can make so much with them! To help you out I'm sharing with you my favourite *51* easy vegan pantry recipes that can be made using ingredients you likely already have on hand. Bonus points, I've also included a few recipes that use ingredients that you would usually toss out.
Normally I'm all about following recipes to a T for the best results. But I know that right now it might be a bit challenging, so if you don't have every ingredient, here are my tips for substitutes.
Subs for these recipes:
1 clove garlic = 1 teaspoon garlic paste = ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh herbs = ½ teaspoon dried herbs
1 cup chickpeas = 1 cup any other bean
1 cup red lentils (cook 10 mins) = 1 cup green or brown lentils (cook 20 - 35 mins)
½ cup raw cashews = ½ cup blanched almonds, macadamia nuts, or raw sunflower seeds (soak/boil times may need to be increased).
1 cup vegan butter = 1 cup cold coconut oil
½ teaspoon liquid smoke = 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup full-fat coconut milk =Â 1 cup other plant-based milk (it will be less rich)
1 cup all-purpose flour = 1 cup Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten-Free flour
Fresh vegetables can be replaced with frozen or canned vegetables (cooking times may vary).
Swap the veggies in the recipe for the veggies you have on hand.
Let me know if you have any other helpful substitutes!
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
QUICK LINKS TO EASY VEGAN PANTRY RECIPES:
VEGAN PANTRY BREAKFAST RECIPES
Vegan Berry Crumb Muffins
Tofu Scramble Spice Mix
Healthy Vegan Breakfast Cookies
Vegan Hashbrown Potatoes
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
VEGAN PANTRY LUNCH RECIPES
Vegan Curry Lentil Soup
Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich
Homemade Vegan Mac & Cheese Powder
The Best Vegan Chili Ever
Easy Vegan Potato and Corn Chowder
Vegan Alphagetti
Buffalo Chickpeas Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Quick Vegan Pho
VEGAN PANTRY DINNER RECIPES
Creamy Lemon Pepper Chickpeas
Pantry Pasta Puttanesca
The Best Vegan Lasagna Soup
Crispy Rice Balls with Vegan Cheese
Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza
Fast and Easy Vegan Carbonara
The Best Ever Lentil Ragu
Creamy Vegan Coconut Potatoes
5 Minute Vegan Creamed Corn
Vegan Seitan Steak
Sweet Korean Lentils
Vegan Potato Pancakes
Garlic Lemon Broccoli Pasta
Vegan Tofu Taco Crumbles
Jerk Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers
Vegan Irish Stew
Seriously the Best Lentil Shepherd's Pie
VEGAN PANTRY SNACK RECIPES
The Best Cashew Coffee Creamer
Crispy Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy Apple Chips
Crispy Chewy Vegan Crackers
Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Rustic Tapenade
The Easiest Vegan Cornbread
10 Minute Peanut Butter Popcorn
Vegan Buttery Soft Pretzels
Vegan Sunflower Seed Cheese
Easy Vegan Granola Bars
VEGAN PANTRY DESSERT RECIPES
Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares
Vegan Baked Apple Cinnamon Fritters
Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
Easy Vegan Zucchini Bread
Easy Vegan Carrot Muffins
Easy Vegan Hot Chocolate
VEGAN RECIPES THAT USE SCRAPS
Vegan Almond Pulp Crackers
Banana Peel Bacon
Vegan Meringue Cookies
Vegetable Broth from Veggie Scraps
Kim says
I don't remember if I asked so pls forgive if I sent this- have you tried making Tofu Char Siu? It crossed my mind to try last night. You have such a fun take on food, it would not surprise me
Addison says
Thank you so much for these, Sam! Love that you posted this and are spreading some good news and recipes 🙂
Sam Turnbull says
You're most welcome, Addison 🙂
Kels says
I also have your cookbook and love your recipes. Thanks for pulling these together. I'll definitely be using this list for my cooking. I had forgotten about your coffee creamer recipe, which may be a real lifesaver right now! Thank you!
Sam Turnbull says
You're most welcome, Kels 🙂
Sue McGill says
I love your recipes but gave my cookbook to a newly converted vegan! Now I can't seem to be able to order it in Australia. So this generous offering is fantastic!! Thank you Sam!
Sam Turnbull says
My cookbook is out of stock almost everywhere but the 7th printing has been shipped so it should be arriving in stores soon 🙂
Carm says
This is wonderful.
Thank you
All the best
Sam Turnbull says
You're welcome, Carm 🙂
Deb Z says
Have your cookbook. Love that you share these extra recipes. Thank you!
Sam Turnbull says
So happy you love my recipes Deb!
Fiona says
That’s super helpful, thank you and best wishes.
Huong says
Thank you Sam
Also Sam says
You're a mensch, Sam. Thank you!!!
Sam Turnbull says
You're most welcome 🙂