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More than 50 Healthy Pantry Meal Ideas

Vicki/ Healthy Recipes

Are you struggling to find things to make with items in your pantry or freezer? Sometimes when we are stuck at home we need some Healthy Pantry Meal Ideas that don’t use fresh food. Here are some great ideas for healthy recipes during this time that we have to stay home.

50 easy and healthy pantry recipes

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1 Healthy Pantry Meal Ideas
2 More than 50 Healthy Pantry Meal Ideas
2.1 Crockpot Beef and Vegetable Soup - Crockpot Beef Recipes
2.2 Mexican Ground Beef Skillet
2.3 Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe
2.4 Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe {Easy Weeknight Slow Cooker Recipe}
2.5 Pasta e Fagioli aka Pasta and Beans
2.6 Pantry Chicken Spaghetti
2.7 Black Bean & Rice Open-Faced Tacos
2.8 Instant Pot Lentil Soup
2.9 Vegan Potato Soup
2.10 Easy Black Beans and Rice (Stovetop or Pressure Cooker)
2.11 Vegan Tiger Masala
2.12 5 Soup Pasta
2.13 Easy Vegetable Pasta Soup Is Hearty and Healthy
2.14 Easy Pea Soup Recipe Made with Frozen Peas
2.15 Pasta E Fagioli Soup
2.16 Italian Bean Soup - Food Fun & Faraway Places
2.17 Easy Canned Tuna Pasta (Ready in 15 Minutes!)
2.18 Vegan Chili | Slimming World Friendly
2.19 Easy Seven Can Soup
2.20 Simple Tomato Chicken Alfredo
2.21 Pantry Chicken Taco Soup - made in 20 minutes! • Food Folks and Fun
2.22 Healthy Crockpot Chicken Chili Recipe
2.23 Best Easy Chili Recipe (30 Minute Beef Chili + Video)
2.24 Homemade Tuna Sushi Bowl
2.25 Smoky Slow Cooker Baked Beans -This Healthy Kitchen
2.26 Vegan Pasta e Fagioli [No Oil+IP Option]
2.27 Shrimp and Green Peas Stir Fry
2.28 Chicken Chili
2.29 Spaghetti Peperonata with Tuna and Olives
2.30 15-Minute Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with Chicken
2.31 Tuna Macaroni Salad
2.32 Vegetable Fried Rice
2.33 Leftover Pasta? Make This Cheesy Pasta Frittata with Basil
2.34 Vegetarian Pasta E Fagioli With White Beans and Basil - A High Protein Vegan Recipe
2.35 Carrot, Broccoli and Cheese Orzo | Weelicious
2.36 Chicken Noodle Casserole
2.37 Crock Pot Chicken Recipe with Tortellini
2.38 THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI (+Video)
2.39 Red Beans and Rice
2.40 Herbed Three Bean Soup With Vegetables and Pasta
2.41 One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
2.42 One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice
2.43 Easy Spanish Rice Casserole
2.44 Easy Vegetable Pasta Recipe
2.45 Easy Vegetarian Bean Chili (Ultimate Vegan Chili)
2.46 Grandma's Chicken Zoodle Soup
2.47 Cornbread Chili Casserole
2.48 Chicken Casserole with Broccoli
2.49 Super Fast Vegetable Fried Rice
2.50 Easy Classic Chili Mac Recipe
2.51 Healthy Mac and Cheese (Vegan and Oil-Free) - Key To My Lime
2.52 Yummy Tater Tot Casserole! - Rachel's Crafted Life
2.53 Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Recipe
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Healthy Pantry Meal Ideas

During times like these when we need to keep grocery shopping trips to a minimum, having a healthy stock of pantry staples in your home can be invaluable. So many items that we can keep in the cabinets or freezer can be used in so many different ways for quick, easy meals.

These times are so uncertain, it’s important to be able to make food for our families using items that aren’t always fresh. But that doesn’t mean they are not healthy! Here is a list of some amazing healthy recipes that use a lot of pantry or freezable items.

Lately I’ve been purchasing frozen vegetables, chicken broth, tomatoes in the carton, dried beans, yeast and flour. It’s amazing how many meals you can come up with using a small list of similar items. Scroll down and download the printable list of pantry staples to keep as well as a printable weekly meal planner.

More than 50 Healthy Pantry Meal Ideas

Crockpot Beef and Vegetable Soup - Crockpot Beef Recipes

Photo Credit: www.dessertfortwo.com

Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Photo Credit: www.cheaprecipeblog.com

This Mexican ground beef skillet makes great use of both frozen and canned foods.

Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe

Photo Credit: dancingthroughtherain.com

This delicious Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe will remind you of your childhood! Made with foods that you likely already have on-hand, everyone will love the comfort and flavor of this tasty dish!

Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe {Easy Weeknight Slow Cooker Recipe}

Photo Credit: www.mommafitlyndsey.com

Easily made with ingredients from your pantry and freezer, this crockpot soup is a family favorite!

Pasta e Fagioli aka Pasta and Beans

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

Such an easy, quick, nutritious and inexpensive dish, pasta and beans will be asked for on a weekly basis! I can almost guarantee it!

Pantry Chicken Spaghetti

Photo Credit: bakedbroiledandbasted.com

This pantry chicken spaghetti is creamy and is full of flavor. It’s made completely from canned food - a quick and easy dinner for your family.

Black Bean & Rice Open-Faced Tacos

Photo Credit: www.amummytoo.co.uk

Gently spiced, quick and easy rice and bean filled tacos. A great family recipe that uses pantry staples.

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

 This Instant Pot lentil soup is so comforting, hearty, healthy, and filling! Don’t settle for bland tasteless lentil soup, and try this amazing recipe. All it takes is a few herb flavorings, bay leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Vegan Potato Soup

Photo Credit: eatplant-based.com

I believe my love of creamy potato soup developed in childhood. It’s deep-rooted comfort food for me. Even now, it doesn’t have to be cold outside. We eat the vegan potato soup recipe year-round. 

Easy Black Beans and Rice (Stovetop or Pressure Cooker)

Photo Credit: www.easyanddelish.com

An easy complete meal made with 2 pantry staples, rice and beans. It is affordable, delicious, and can be made either in the pressure cooker or on the stovetop.

Vegan Tiger Masala

Photo Credit: vegandollhouse.com

The awesome thing about this recipe is you can put any veggies you have on hand in it, and it always tastes amazing. Even with no veggies, it tastes great!

5 Soup Pasta

Photo Credit: www.simplystacie.net

5 Soup Pasta is an easy dinner for your family that uses 5 cans of soup in the mouthwatering sauce. It tastes a little like Hamburger Helper

Easy Vegetable Pasta Soup Is Hearty and Healthy

Photo Credit: foodal.com

This easy vegetable pasta soup is an all-in-one-pot meal that is ideal for weeknight dinners or simple lunches. It’s a nutritious, filling, and satisfying bowl of comfort that is incredibly straightforward to prepare. And it's made with canned goods, frozen veggies, and dry pasta that's you likely have on hand.

Easy Pea Soup Recipe Made with Frozen Peas

Photo Credit: mamalikestocook.com

Fresh is typically my first choice, but this easy pea soup made with frozen peas is absolutely delicious. And, peas are one of the few vegetables that I usually have on hand in my freezer.

Pasta E Fagioli Soup

Photo Credit: www.willcookforsmiles.com

Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian soup made primarily with pasta and beans. There is so much flavor in this simple soup and one special ingredient makes this unlike any other.

Italian Bean Soup - Food Fun & Faraway Places

Photo Credit: kellystilwell.com

This Italian Bean soup is hearty and so healthy. Filled with three varieties of fiber-rich beans, this will be one of your family's favorite meals!

Easy Canned Tuna Pasta (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

Photo Credit: www.saltandlavender.com

This canned tuna pasta recipe is quick, healthy, and comforting. The perfect recipe when you don’t have a lot in your pantry!

Vegan Chili | Slimming World Friendly

Photo Credit: www.supergoldenbakes.com

This hearty vegan Chili uses pantry staples and dried pulses, keeps well and is suitable for freezing.

Easy Seven Can Soup

Photo Credit: www.southernkissed.com

No cooking skills are needed to make this easy Seven Can Soup.

Simple Tomato Chicken Alfredo

Photo Credit: easybudgetrecipes.com

This Tomato Chicken Alfredo recipe is easy to make and just the comfort food your family is craving. Use canned chicken and your other pantry items.

Pantry Chicken Taco Soup - made in 20 minutes! • Food Folks and Fun

Photo Credit: foodfolksandfun.net

Chicken Taco Soup is a quick and easy recipe that is made with canned pantry ingredients.

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Chili Recipe

Photo Credit: joyfoodsunshine.com

The best Healthy Crockpot Chicken Chili ever! This recipe is so easy to make and is the perfect dinner to feed a crowd! Loaded with veggies, fiber and protein this meal is even freezer-friendly!

Best Easy Chili Recipe (30 Minute Beef Chili + Video)

Photo Credit: joyfoodsunshine.com

Made in 30 minutes on the stovetop, this beef chili is a delicious family-friendly dinner to enjoy in the fall! It’s made from scratch (no packaged seasoning)! 

Homemade Tuna Sushi Bowl

Photo Credit: carmyy.com

If you’re looking for a healthy, easy, and budget friendly sushi inspired meal, I’ve got you covered! This healthy homemade Tuna Sushi Bowl is made with canned tuna and the most cooking you’ll do is the rice!

Smoky Slow Cooker Baked Beans -This Healthy Kitchen

Photo Credit: thishealthykitchen.com

These baked beans are cooked low and slow to absorb all the savoury, smoky, delicious sauce. Made using pantry staples, just dump everything in your crock pot and let the magic happen.

Vegan Pasta e Fagioli [No Oil+IP Option]

Photo Credit: thishealthykitchen.com

This classic Italian dish is filling and satisfying. Made using pantry staples like pasta and beans for a hearty meal the entire family will love.

Shrimp and Green Peas Stir Fry

Photo Credit: poshjournal.com

This shrimp and green peas stir fry is a quick Chinese recipe. It’s so flavorful, affordable and very easy to make. A healthy Asian dinner for your family. 

Chicken Chili

Photo Credit: exploringdomesticity.com

This flexible recipe will have you covered when you forgot to take chicken breasts out to thaw or when you have leftover cooked or store-bought rotisserie chicken. Everything else comes from the pantry and you’re likely to have it on hand. Making this the perfect easy meal you can make anytime!

Spaghetti Peperonata with Tuna and Olives

Photo Credit: theviewfromgreatisland.com

Spaghetti Peperonata with Tuna and Olives is a rustic Italian style pasta that’s easy to throw together on a weeknight. It’s an inexpensive, healthy 30 minute meal with that casual Mediterranean ‘let’s set up dinner in the vineyard tonight’ vibe. Not bad for a box of pasta, some fresh peppers, and a can of tuna!

15-Minute Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with Chicken

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Tuna Macaroni Salad

Photo Credit: goodcheapeats.com

Vegetable Fried Rice

Photo Credit: goodcheapeats.com

Leftover Pasta? Make This Cheesy Pasta Frittata with Basil

Photo Credit: www.thespruceeats.com

Vegetarian Pasta E Fagioli With White Beans and Basil - A High Protein Vegan Recipe

Photo Credit: www.thespruceeats.com

Carrot, Broccoli and Cheese Orzo | Weelicious

Photo Credit: weelicious.com

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Photo Credit: twokidsandacoupon.com

Crock Pot Chicken Recipe with Tortellini

Photo Credit: 24bite.com

THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI (+Video)

Photo Credit: www.thecountrycook.net

Red Beans and Rice

Photo Credit: damndelicious.net

Herbed Three Bean Soup With Vegetables and Pasta

Photo Credit: www.thespruceeats.com

One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Photo Credit: www.twopeasandtheirpod.com

One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice

Photo Credit: reciperunner.com

Easy Spanish Rice Casserole

 Easy Spanish Rice Casserole gives me that south-of-the-border fix while not making my family crazy.

Easy Vegetable Pasta Recipe

The best thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. When I first started making it, I used only tomatoes and zucchini, but lately I’ve started adding asparagus to this recipe and shredding my zucchini lengthwise.

Easy Vegetarian Bean Chili (Ultimate Vegan Chili)

Photo Credit: keytomylime.com

This stovetop recipe for easy vegetarian bean chili is delicious and healthy. It’s packed with flavor and protein from the canned beans. Walnuts give it a great “meaty” flavor!

Grandma's Chicken Zoodle Soup

Photo Credit: www.ketocookingwins.com

Use canned chicken and boxed broth to make this scrumptious Chicken Zoodle Soup and dip your spoon into something delicious!

Cornbread Chili Casserole

Photo Credit: dancingthroughtherain.com

 Cornbread Chili Casserole is a great option when you want a hearty meal! With beans and ground beef, you’ll be asked to make this one over and over!

Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

Photo Credit: enjoyinglifeeveryday.com

This Chicken Casserole with Broccoli is an easy and healthy dinner recipe. It is so creamy and simple to make, it is the perfect comfort food.

Super Fast Vegetable Fried Rice

Photo Credit: moneytamer.com

This fast and easy fried rice uses frozen vegetables and leftover rice. After a quick sauté, you have a healthy tasty dinner for your family that costs less than $2 a person.

Easy Classic Chili Mac Recipe

Photo Credit: thegoodheartedwoman.com

Delicious, comforting, classic Chili Mac {i.e., Goulash, American Chop Suey} is neither sophisticated nor fancy, but Mom’s Chili Mac recipe is one thing I can always depend on.

Healthy Mac and Cheese (Vegan and Oil-Free) - Key To My Lime

Photo Credit: keytomylime.com

This healthy mac and cheese is the perfect way to sneak extra veggies into your kids dinner! You can swap the carrots for canned carrots (or even omit them) to make a meal entirely from your pantry.

Yummy Tater Tot Casserole! - Rachel's Crafted Life

Photo Credit: rachelscraftedlife.com

This Yummy Tater Tot Casserole meal is easy and delicious and gets requested often in our house. Plus the ingredients are easy to keep on hand in the pantry or freezer.

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Recipe

This recipe for Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili is my new go-to when the family wants some comfort food! It’s the perfect combination of soup and stew, using red lentils instead of rice for fiber.

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