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25+ Vegan Recipes from Pantry & Freezer Ingredients

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Prepare these easy vegan recipes from pantry or freezer ingredients when you’re out of most fresh items! Find low-cost and delicious meals and treats for the whole family. The following easy bean salad is ready in only 5 minutes and a true classic!
Course Beginner Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword emergency food, pantry food, staple meals
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 271
Author Alena Schowalter

Ingredients

3 Bean Salad

  • 1 15- oz can kidney beans 400 g, drained
  • 1 15- oz can chickpeas 400 g, drained
  • 1 15- oz can cannellini beans 400 g, drained
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh herbs or leafy greens finely chopped (25 g)

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients for the dressing together in a large bowl. Adjust to taste preferences.
  • Add the drained and rinsed beans, onion and greens to the dressing. 
  • Mix well to combine, then cover with a lid and chill for a few hours before serving to let the beans soak up the flavors!

Notes

  • Feel free to add dry herbs to this salad.
  • Other add-ins include chopped cucumber, bell pepper, tomato or corn kernels.
  • Find 20+ more easy vegan pantry recipes in the article above!

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 335mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 14g