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These pantry recipes use simple ingredients, but they're still fun to make and fun to eat! Find easy, delicious ideas for soups, tacos, pastas, and more.

There’s nothing I love more than making a delicious meal out of what I have on hand. It’s thrilling to reach into the cupboard and pull out a can of tomatoes and a bag of dried lentils and imagine what pantry recipes I can make. Flash forward thirty minutes, and they’ve transformed into a creamy curried soup that’s flavorful, comforting, and nourishing.

It’s certainly been a stressful week for us here in Chicago, and I’m sure it has been for many of you too. When I’m faced with stressful situations, cooking is the first thing I turn to. It’s soothing and meditative – a creative distraction from the buzz of the outside world. If you also find solace in the kitchen, I hope you’ll cook some of these pantry recipes in the coming weeks. They all use simple ingredients like canned goods, dried grains, and long-lasting veggies (plus a few tips for subbing in frozen veggies), but they’re still healthy, delicious, and even

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To eat. Jack and I have made and loved these recipes time and time again, and I hope you love them too.

Of course, you don’t need to keep all these ingredients on hand all the time. But with a mix of a few items from each category, you’ll be on your way to making all sorts of delicious pantry recipes. Check out the 30+ ideas below to get started!

This curried lentil soup is one of my favorite pantry recipes. Coconut milk gives it a rich, creamy broth, and curry powder, ginger, and fire-roasted tomatoes fill it with bold flavor.

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Dried yellow split peas make this soup a great source of plant-based protein. The other ingredients – like frozen corn, cashews, and apple cider vinegar – you likely have in your pantry already.

Nearly all the ingredients to these hearty enchiladas will keep for months. Their flavorful veggie filling stars black beans and butternut squash, and their sauce is just adobo sauce from a can of chipotles. If you don’t have scallions on hand, use any diced onion instead, and don’t forget to keep a stash of tortillas in your freezer. 🙂

Pickled onions, roasted sweet potatoes, and black beans are all it takes to make delicious vegetarian tacos. If you don’t have avocados, mix up my chipotle sauce instead of the avocado-yogurt sauce in this recipe.

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Who needs tuna? This chickpea salad makes a sandwich that’s equally good. Thanks to Dijon mustard, capers, and lemon juice, it’s tangy, briny, and bright. Skip the cilantro if you don’t have any.

I usually serve this hearty lentil salad with turmeric roasted cauliflower, but feel free to swap in any roasted veggie in its place. If you don’t have one on hand to roast, serve this salad with a side of thawed frozen peas.

In this recipe, basic pantry ingredients like white beans and nutritional yeast blend into a bright, velvety pasta sauce. I like to add fresh broccoli, but frozen broccoli or peas work nicely too.

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Has anyone else been craving comfort food lately? Well, good news! It doesn’t take much to make a big, creamy pot of homemade mac and cheese. For a fresh twist, brighten it up with a scoop of frozen peas. They’re just as tasty and nutritious as fresh ones.

I could eat this simple pasta recipe every night of the week! Cashews and marinara blend into a luscious tomato sauce that coats floppy noodles and sautéed veggies. If you’re short on fresh ingredients, skip the zucchini, and substitute frozen spinach for fresh.

Did you know that pesto freezes perfectly? Learn how to make it with nearly any herb or green here. Then, blend up a big batch and freeze it in ice cube trays. As long as you have pasta in the cupboard, pesto pasta will be minutes away, any night of the week.

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Simple pantry items like dried herbs, white beans, vinegar, and canned tomatoes pack this pasta with flavor. Luckily, most of the veggies it calls for, like carrots and shallots, will keep for days. If you don’t have kale on hand, feel free to skip it, or use frozen greens in its place.

I usually make this baked ziti recipe with a pound of fresh spinach, but in a pinch, half the amount of frozen spinach can easily take its place. Tip: This whole recipes freezes well, so double it! Bake one pan off to eat right away, and freeze the other to have on hand for another day.

All you need is piping hot rice, an egg, and a splash of tamari to make a delicious bowl of Tamago Kake Gohan. In Japan, this dish is traditionally eaten for breakfast, but it’s so good that Jack and I will happily devour it at any time of day. It’s delicious with or without the fresh toppings.

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Like tamago kake gohan, this simple savory porridge is just as good for breakfast as it is for dinner. Simmer it with long-lasting fresh ingredients like ginger and winter squash, or stir a spoonful of miso paste into the oats for a super-creamy, umami twist.

Let this recipe act as a guide to use whatever you have in your pantry. Skip the avocado, substitute another grain for the brown rice, or swap the cucumber ribbons for carrots. Its bold flavor comes from the spicy kimchi – a great pantry staple to keep on hand – and an easy 5-ingredient peanut sauce.

Canned tomatoes and a handful of eggs are the fundamental ingredients in this saucy shakshuka. Tip: if you see a jar of harissa in the store, grab it. It will add bold flavor to this dish, and once you have it on hand, you’ll start adding it to everything.

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Veggie chili is the ultimate pantry recipe! Canned beans, tomatoes, and frozen corn combine to make a hearty, smoky stew that’s just as nourishing as it is flavorful.

Coconut milk and dried spices give this simple curry its rich flavor, so if you don’t have fresh veggies on hand, don’t worry. Frozen ones would be great here too.

Every home cook should have a good tomato soup in their back pocket. I like to use both canned and fresh tomatoes, but if canned is all you have, go ahead and use them in place of the fresh ones. The soup will be creamy, comforting, and delicious just the same.

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Here’s one of those pantry recipes that’s just plain FUN! Canned jackfruit, green chiles, and refried beans make up the spicy/tangy/gooey filling of these crispy taquitos. They’re great right out of the oven, but they freeze perfectly too! Skip the fresh toppings and use store-bought salsa for dipping.

I like to store sliced crusty bread in the freezer, but if it goes stale, this hearty pantry soup is my favorite way to use it up.

Remember those tortillas you have in your freezer? Quesadillas are the simplest way to turn them into a tasty, quick meal. Stuff them with refried beans and grated cheese, and serve them with jarred salsa to take them over the top.

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We don’t often make onions the main event, but these hardy veggies pack a big punch of flavor. They give this simple 10-ingredient soup a luscious velvety texture and rich, savory taste.

Sweet potatoes are nutrition powerhouses, and luckily, they keep for weeks. Bake one and top it with a pat of butter, a drizzle of tahini sauce, or hummus, or stuff it with grains, beans, or veggies. Find some of my favorite fillings here.

A good spaghetti squash can keep for a month or more, so if you’re looking for veggies to stock up on, this one’s a great choice! To turn it into a quick and easy meal, toss it with chickpeas and flavorful basics like sun-dried tomatoes or capers. If you don’t have kale on hand, skip it, or add your favorite frozen vegetables.

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Long-lasting veggies like carrots, onions, and ginger bring this vibrant soup to life! It’s just 7 ingredients, and it’s light, refreshing, and delicious.

A coating of olive oil and sea salt transforms a humble potato into a flavorful, satisfying meal. Keep it simple, and serve it with a pat of butter, or blend up this easy cashew sour cream to dollop on top.

Store leftover soup in the fridge for up to 4 days. If it thickens too much in the fridge, stir in a little water while you reheat it until you reach your desired soup consistency. This soup also freezes well.

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We love to eat, travel, cook, and eat some more! We create & photograph vegetarian recipes from our home in Chicago, while our shiba pups eat the kale stems that fall on the kitchen floor.Do your fridge and pantry look like they could comprise a mystery basket from “Chopped”? Does it feel like you always have a handful of random ingredients with

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