Vegetarian Pantry Meals

Considering the times that we’re currently in, where many of us are very limited in terms of the fresh produce we can access, I’ll be sharing collections and new recipes over the next days, weeks, and months for pantry led recipes and pantry meals. This includes dinners made with dried and canned beans, lentils, and other legumes, grains, canned fruits and vegetables, frozen veg, and other basics like spices.

We haven’t been able to find eggs for about two weeks here in our little Dutch town and haven’t left the town since Graham’s university was cancelled last week as we rely completely on public transit. The Dutch government shut down the country briefly, backtracked, and might be shutting down again today – it’s a scary place to be right now.

So while we stay at home and keep other people and ourselves safe, we still need to eat. In addition to these pantry dinner recipes, I’ll also be sharing a few more collections over the next days with some baking and snack ideas, and new recipes to come. There’s a new pantry recipes section on OE as well if you need more ideas.

If you have requests for pantry meals using what you might have in the house, drop me a line and I’ll do my best to help.

Honey Oat Bread

Honey oat bread made with spelt flour and rolled oats. This simple loaf can be made year round, and easily made vegan with maple syrup.

2 hrs 25 mins

Cabbage Lentil Soup

A comforting winter friendly recipe, this easy cabbage lentil soup uses what's available during the hungry gap for a filling meal.

50 mins

Chickpea Soup

An easy vegan chickpea soup with vegetables you probably have on hand – canned tomatoes, carrots, & potatoes. Delicious with plenty of spices!

Spelt Pretzels

Spelt pretzels, made with 100% spelt flour, are surprisingly easy to make at home. With a very short single rise, these are ready in no time.

40 mins

Potato Galette with Caramelised Onions

A delicious savoury potato galette with caramelised onions, thyme, and a vegan spelt crust. Perfect for potato lovers!

55 mins

Spicy Tomato Soup with Coconut Milk

This spicy tomato soup is made creamy with coconut milk and flavoured with curry spices, like cumin, ginger, and turmeric. It’s a great soup to make when you feel a cold coming on.

40 mins

Vegan Spelt Naan

Vegan naan made with spelt flour and just a handful of other ingredients. Naan is really easy even if you're not used to making bread, and a delicious addition to just about any meal.

1 hr 30 mins

Kale, White Bean, and Lemon Soup

This easy vegan white bean soup with lemon is light, healthy, and still cozy, just right for a quick weeknight dinner. About 30 minutes from start to finish and a meal in a bowl!

30 mins

Moroccan Spiced Carrot Chickpea Stew

A simple, pantry led Moroccan spiced carrot stew, with only five basic ingredients plus spices. Really easy and delicious, it's a perfect weeknight option.

40 mins

Chocolate Beet Muffins

Lightly sweet vegan chocolate beet muffins with plenty of dark chocolate flavour. Even if you’re not a fan of beets, you’ll probably like these dark chocolate muffins, made with whole grain flour. 

32 mins

Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

A vegan chickpea pumpkin curry for a simple, seasonal autumn meal. Served with naan or brown rice, it's a budget friendly, filling, and healthy dinner that freezes well.

40 mins

Lentil and Potato Stew

This budget friendly, healthy vegan lentil and potato stew is full of comfort food goodness and seasonal ingredients, like carrots, greens, & winter herbs.

45 mins

Easy Overnight Dark Rye Bread

This overnight rye bread is an easier version of a northern European classic, made with whole grain spelt and rye flour, cocoa, and oats. This dense bread is not at all dry and makes a nice alternative to light loaves, with a stronger flavour and slightly chewy texture.

12 hrs 45 mins

Lentil Bolognese

This vegan lentil bolognese is made with speedy red lentils and can be made in about 30 minutes start to finish. It's a great go-to sauce for a weeknight dinner, with lots of fibre and plant based protein.

30 mins

Grain Free Granola

Gluten and grain free granola made with seeds, coconut, and maple syrup – a healthy, tasty breakfast or snack, made without nuts, eggs, or dairy.

35 mins

Carrot, Red Lentil, & Spinach Soup

Vegan red lentil soup with carrots, lentils, and a tomato base. This simple soup is a weeknight staple and can be made with common pantry items like canned tomatoes, frozen spinach, and dried red lentils. It takes about half an hour from start to finish and freezes well.

35 mins

Sourdough Waffles

Sourdough waffles with the option to use a true sourdough starter or yeast, for a more intense flavour and a nice chewy texture. Fluffy inside, crispy outside, and the batter is waiting for you when you wake up!

8 hrs 20 mins

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