32 Vegan Recipe Ideas You Can Make With Pantry Staples, Cans Of Vegetables, And Ingredients You Already Have At Home

You can use any pasta you have on hand to mix in with the whipped pea ricotta that this recipe outlines. The ultimate comfort food.

These fritters are made from frozen peas and just a few other ingredients, so you'll be able to make this recipe pretty much whenever you want to!

Frozen peas and five other ingredients combine in this recipe to make a savory and soothing green pea soup.

If you have potatoes on hand, you can whip up this recipe in less than 30 minutes.

This recipe for curried peas and lentils is delicious on its own or served over grains like quinoa, rice, or barley.

Dust off your canned tomatoes and follow this recipe to create a delicious homemade tomato sauce that you can use on anything.

What's better than baked ziti? Not much, in my opinion. Excite your family (or roommates) with this easy-to-make recipe that looks much harder to make than it actually is.

You'll be surprised at how rich and creamy this recipe is when you make it at home for yourself.

If you have some extra beans and polenta on hand, may I recommend this tasty recipe for polenta casserole?

This simple recipe is something you can quickly whip up with little more than cans of chickpeas.

If you have a food processor or high-speed blender, you can turn a can of chickpeas into the best hummus you've ever had with this recipe.

Perfect for a snack, salad topping, or side dish, this recipe for roasted chickpeas is nearly impossible to stop munching on when fresh out of the oven.

You can use fresh or frozen spinach for this chickpea dish recipe (which you can make in one pot).

Everyone enjoys falafel! Learn how to make your own with this recipe.

Perfect for a cold winter's night, this recipe for chickpea stew is super filling. If you have grains like rice or quinoa around, you could pour the stew over some of that as well.

If you have quinoa on hand but not fresh kale, feel free to substitute frozen kale, spinach, or another leafy green in this recipe.

Believe it — this gluten-free bread recipe is made from 1 cup of quinoa that's been blended with spices.

This recipe for quinoa-stuffed peppers has a gorgeous presentation and is super filling. (I would know — we have this at least once a week for dinner in my house!)

This recipe is a delicious alternative to your regular fried rice meals.

When it comes to making the quinoa cakes, you need little more than 1 cup of quinoa and and herbs. When it comes to the relish, feel free to substitute any vegetables or beans you have on hand!

I'm happy to report that this recipe for quinoa-based taco meat is a regular in my house. Try it with tacos, in taco salads, in quesadillas, or anything else you can think of!

Make your own paella with the quinoa you have on hand with this recipe that's gluten-free, too!

This recipe for vegan chili is simple to throw together and the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Forget about the talking dog and his secrets, this recipe is the true winner when it comes to baked beans.

If you have two cans of pinto beans, you can easily make this recipe for refried beans. A perfect side dish for any meal!

This recipe calls for a can of butter beans, vegetable broth, and spices. Easy to make and so versatile!

This recipe for Mexican rice makes use of onions, garlic, red peppers, and many of the spices in your spice cabinet.

This recipe calls for ingredients you almost definitely have in your house already, including frozen peas.

Pretend like you're going out for Chinese food (instead of eating at home...again) with this recipe for pineapple fried rice.

This recipe uses jackfruit in the "dirty rice," which helps to make this dish a complete meal.

If you have a can of coconut milk or coconut cream on hand, you'll be able to whip up this bright-yellow rice recipe in no time.

Cinnamon, maple syrup, and brown rice combine to make a sweet and savory dessert recipe that the whole family can enjoy.