21 Pantry Staple Recipes
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We’ve gathered the best Pantry Staple recipes we could find. In times of uncertainty or when you need quick and easy meals fast, without a trip to the market, here are some easy and delicious ideas.
A well-stocked pantry is a lifesaver not only in emergencies but when you have little time to throw together a meal. Stocking basic ingredients is a budget-friendly, cost-effective, time-effective home tool that literally makes me exceedingly happy.
And during seasons of emergencies or outbreaks, having stock on hand gives comfort in difficult times.
The following recipes are family-friendly recipes that use common pantry ingredients as well as simple ingredients to stock in your freezer and refrigerator.
What are Pantry Staple Recipes?
Pantry staple recipes, to me, use more than cans of food in the pantry. They use a variety of non-perishable ingredients, like canned foods, grains, etc., along with refrigerator and frozen ingredients I like to keep on hand. Vegetables, for instance, are great both canned and frozen, which allows a greater variety of recipes.
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21 Recipes to Make with Pantry Staples
We've gathered the best Pantry Staples recipes we could find. In times of uncertainty or when you need quick meals fast, these are easy and delicious ideas.
15 Minute White Bean Soup with Garden Vegetables
Swap whatever vegetables you have on hand for this quick and easy -- and healthy pantry staple soup!
Sun Dried Tomato and Kale Pasta
A favorite pasta, but of course I love anything with greens! This is a go-to pantry staple dinner!
Spiced Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes
From the BlueZones, this pantry staple dinner isn't short on flavor, health, or deliciousness! Make with rice or your favorite grain.
Favorite Takeout Beef and Broccoli Becomes Quick and Easy
With frozen ground beef and broccoli, this takeout favorite becomes an easy pantry dinner with just a handful of ingredients.
Pasta Puttanesca
"It’s my favorite for a quick weeknight meal because literally everything you already have on hand. It’s legit a meal you can make entirely from your pantry and the whole family will be satisfied. (and if you happen to have someone who is opposed to olives, just use only the Castelvetrano olives."
Lentil Sloppy Joes
"Dried lentils are the key ingredient in this hearty take on a childhood favorite." And an easy Pantry Staple Dinner!
Pasta Pomodoro
Super simple pantry staple dinner that "while unfortunately, I can’t teleport all of us to Italy right this very minute, at least I can provide a recipe for Pasta Pomodoro that will make you feel like you’re in Italy!! Have at it!"
Lemon Spaghetti with Tuna and Breadcrumbs
"This Lemon Spaghetti with Tuna and Breadcrumbs is [an] easy weeknight dinner... It’s made with pretty much 100% ingredients that you have on hand right this second – so consider dinner tonight handled!
Vegetarian Instant Pot Curry Lentil Soup
A quick and easy Instant Pot favorite -- all with pantry staples -- and incredibly delicious!
Easy Indian Curry Lentil Soup Recipe with Turmeric and Cumin
I LOVE curry and lentils paired together. This soup is hearty, comforting -- inexpensive -- and 100% pantry staple friendly!
Easy Fried Rice with Broccoli Cabbage Slaw
A few simple ingredients, plus a bagged broccoli cabbage kit from the market, makes dinner in about 9 minutes. Swap the cabbage salad kit for simple cabbage or broccoli or other shredded vegetables you have in your fridge.
The Best Tuna Salad
"Make classic tuna salad for lunch or dinner in a pinch. Of course it makes for great sandwiches, or switch things up and serve with lettuce cups."
Skillet Hash and Eggs
"With some sausage, eggs and potatoes, whip up a hash that's satisfying any time of day."
Ravioli Alfredo With Peas
"Make this decadent pasta dish in no time with prepared ravioli, frozen peas, and basic staples like cream and butter."
30- Minute Sesame Noodles with Wilted Greens
"Toasted sesame oil gives these noodles a strong savory flavor, but plain sesame oil would work just fine."
Make Perfect Pancetta Risotto With This Simple Recipe
"Use bacon instead of pancetta in this simple 30-minute risotto with a beautiful balance of fresh and creamy. The rice cooks in the bacon drippings along with white wine, shallots, chicken stock, peas, and Parmesan cheese for a rich-tasting dish that's out of this world."
Spicy White Bean Soup with Kale
This White Bean Stew with Kale is a spicy and hearty bowl of healthy, creamy comfort food, ready in about 20 minutes!
Quick Fix Salmon Chowder
A can of salmon and simple vegetables is all it takes to make this oh-so-delicious pantry staple soup!
Simple and Healthy White Bean Olive Salad
Lunch or dinner, this White Bean Olive Salad is easy with pantry staples.
Easy One Pot Skillet Taco
This Skillet Taco is the easiest, most delicious way to serve tacos. With easy vegetables and ground meat, this dinner is a simple way to use stapes from your pantry.
Quinoa Vegetable Soup with Leeks, Carrots and Potatoes
A hearty vegetarian soup teeming with hearty vegetables and protein-rich quinoa.