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Need a break from meal planning or even a week of no shopping? Take a look in your pantry and see what you can make with what you already have!
Many of us have done some extra stocking up on pantry items over the past year. Try these great recipes you can make using all the shelf-stable items you have on hand!
Tip: If you have perishable foods on hand like onions, eggs, and garlic you can add them into many of these recipes to kick the flavor up a notch!!
8 Easy Meals from Items Already in Your Pantry:
One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo | Kitchn
This recipe can easily be pared down or kicked up a notch based on the extras you have on hand: get creative and add meat, vegetables, cheese, and herbs — or keep it basic with just 4 pantry staples!
Marinated White Beans with Olive Oil Toast | How Sweet Eats
Get creative with this one and swap out the extras based on what you have!
Best Lentil Soup | Love & Lemons
Anytime I see a recipe that includes coconut milk in the ingredient list, I know my family is going to love it! It adds a rich creaminess and depth of flavor that we love.
Cacio e Pepe | Kitchn
This recipe is as simple as they come. It’s been a quick dinner at our house many times!
Secret Ingredient Tomato Soup | Budget Bytes
Nothing beats a perfect bowl of tomato soup!! This is a slightly different take on the traditional recipe, and is dairy-free!
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Black Bean Soup | Kitchn
This recipe gets bonus points from me for including dry beans with no soaking necessary, thanks to the slow cooker! The possibilities are really endless with the extras you could add to this one. Check your fridge to see what fresh food is about to go bad!
Spicy Dragon Noodles | Budget Bytes
I make these noodles all the time. I usually make it as a side dish, but it works great as a stand-alone too. The flavors are so craveable!
Easy Vegetarian Chili | Love & Lemons
Vary this one depending on what vegetables you have on hand or in your freezer. Easy and filling!
