51 Easy Vegan Pantry Recipes • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

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 = 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:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Desserts
Uses for Food Scraps

Comments

Kim says

February 21, 2021 at 8:13 am

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

March 30, 2020 at 12:19 pm

Thank you so much for these, Sam! Love that you posted this and are spreading some good news and recipes 🙂

- Sam Turnbull says
  
  April 03, 2020 at 1:42 pm
  
  You're most welcome, Addison 🙂
  
Kels says

March 28, 2020 at 11:53 am

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
  
  April 03, 2020 at 12:49 pm
  
  You're most welcome, Kels 🙂
  
Sue McGill says

March 25, 2020 at 11:17 pm

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
  
  April 03, 2020 at 12:40 pm
  
  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

March 25, 2020 at 12:51 pm

This is wonderful.
Thank you
All the best

- Sam Turnbull says
  
  April 03, 2020 at 12:37 pm
  
  You're welcome, Carm 🙂
  
Deb Z says

March 25, 2020 at 11:50 am

Have your cookbook. Love that you share these extra recipes. Thank you!

- Sam Turnbull says
  
  April 03, 2020 at 12:37 pm
  
  So happy you love my recipes Deb!
  
Fiona says

March 25, 2020 at 11:26 am

That’s super helpful, thank you and best wishes.

Huong says

March 25, 2020 at 11:22 am

Thank you Sam

Also Sam says

March 25, 2020 at 11:09 am

You're a mensch, Sam. Thank you!!!

- Sam Turnbull says
  
  April 03, 2020 at 12:36 pm
  
  You're most welcome 🙂

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Subs for these recipes:

QUICK LINKS TO EASY VEGAN PANTRY RECIPES:

VEGAN PANTRY BREAKFAST RECIPES

VEGAN PANTRY LUNCH RECIPES

VEGAN PANTRY DINNER RECIPES

VEGAN PANTRY SNACK RECIPES

VEGAN PANTRY DESSERT RECIPES

VEGAN RECIPES THAT USE SCRAPS

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