20 Recipes Vegan Pantry Meals

Use staples already have on hand for these 20 Vegan Pantry Meals! They’re healthy and satisfying plant-based dishes that work well with minimal ingredients. Gluten-free options!

Why I Love Vegan Pantry Meals

Today we’re rounding up some of my most-made recipes from the blog. Coincidentally, they’ve all based on pantry staple ingredients that I almost always keep on hand. I love pantry staple meals for a lot of reasons:

They tend to be very affordable. Staple proteins in my diet like beans and lentils are super cheap and full of nutrients. They are usually very easy to find in a basic grocery store.
Often times, they are flexible recipes. For example, if I’m making a grain bowl but am out of brown rice, farro or quinoa both work well as substitutes.
This goes without saying, but many of the ingredients used are shelf-stable. I can keep things on hand for many months (looking at you, canned tomatoes) and just use them when needed.
Pantry staple meals are usually very easy to meal prep. You’ll see a few casseroles featured below. They’re perfect for feeding a crowd or storing in your freezer for later.