Wondering what to do with all those pantry staples you stocked up on? Check out this list of delicious, comforting recipes made with items you probably already have in your kitchen. There’s no need to settle for bland, boring meals when you have easy and flavorful dishes like these to choose from.

collage of recipe photos that include pantry staple ingredients

West African Peanut Stew with Chicken via The Foodie Dietitian

fresh west african peanut stew with chicken

Pantry staples needed:

  • Tomato paste
  • Can diced tomatoes
  • Peanut butter
  • Chicken broth
  • Rice
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Spices

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Cauliflower via The Foodie Dietitian

Pantry staples needed:

  • Vegetable broth
  • Green lentils
  • Almond milk
  • Garlic

Instant Pot Turkey Chili via Wholesome Start Nutrition Counseling

Pantry staples needed:

  • Onion
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Kidney beans
  • Black beans
  • Quinoa
  • Avocado oil
  • Spices

Healthy Meal Prep Canned Salmon Salad via Leanne Ray

Pantry staples needed:

  • Canned salmon
  • Mayo
  • Mustard

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto via The Foodie Dietitian

butternut squash risotto

Pantry staples needed:

  • Arborio rice
  • Vegetable broth
  • Frozen butternut squash
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil

Irish Lentil Guinness Stew via The Foodie Dietitian

Pantry staples needed:

  • Onion
  • All-purpose flour
  • Russet potatoes
  • Black lentils
  • Tomato Paste
  • Vegetable broth
  • Sugar
  • Spices

Healthy Cream of Broccoli Soup via Liz’s Healthy Table

Pantry staples needed:

  • Frozen broccoli
  • Cannellini beans
  • Vegetable broth
  • Frozen peas
  • Olive oil

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese via The Foodie Dietitian

Pantry staples needed:

  • Pasta shells
  • Frozen butternut squash
  • Vegetable broth
  • Spices

Buffalo Chickpea Quinoa Burgers with Blue Cheese Dressing via The Foodie Dietitian

buffalo chickpea burger

Pantry staples needed:

  • Quinoa
  • Chickpeas
  • Garlic
  • Rolled oats
  • Hot sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Hamburger buns

Vegetarian Black Bean Quinoa Casserole via Cozy Peach Kitchen

Pantry staples needed:

  • Quinoa
  • Vegetable Broth
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Corn
  • Black beans
  • Spices

Spicy 3 Bean Chili via Kelly Jones Nutrition

Pantry staples needed:

  • Black beans
  • Kidney Beans
  • Pinto Beans
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Frozen corn
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Spices

5-Ingredient Healthy Kale and Quinoa Bowl via The Foodie Dietitian

Pantry staples needed:

  • Quinoa
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Olive Oil

Chipotle Inspired Vegan Burrito Bowl via The Foodie Dietitian

vegan burrito bowl with fresh guacamole

Pantry staples needed:

  • Brown rice
  • Corn
  • Black beans
  • Red onion
  • Olive oil
  • Spices

Vegan Slow Cooker Pumpkin Coconut Curry via The Foodie Dietitian

Pantry staples needed:

  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Chickpeas
  • Pumpkin Puree
  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned coconut milk
  • Vegetable broth
  • Rice
  • Spices

Easy Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili via The Foodie Dietitian

Pantry staples needed:

  • Vegetable broth
  • Lentils
  • Quinoa
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Canned tomato sauce
  • Kidney beans
  • Olive oil
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cocoa powder
  • Spices

Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac via The Foodie Dietitian

Pantry staples needed:

  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Canned tomato sauce
  • Black beans
  • Kidney beans
  • Whole-wheat elbow pasta
  • Vegetable broth
  • Olive oil
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Spices

Vegan Loaded Sweet Potato via The Foodie Dietitian

loaded sweet potato with green goddess dressing

Pantry staples needed:

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Black beans
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic

Easy Lasagna Soup via Sweet Cayenne

Pantry staples needed:

  • Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
  • Chicken stock
  • Lasagna noodles

Slow Cooker Greek Baked Beans via The Foodie Dietitian

Pantry staples needed:

  • Gigantes beans (or lima beans)
  • Canned crushed tomatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Onion
  • garlic

Vegetarian Rice & Bean Casserole via Jenna Braddock RD

Pantry staples needed:

  • Brown rice
  • Pinto Beans
  • Black Beans
  • Corn
  • Tomato paste
  • Vegetable stock
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil

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