I've been a vegan for 7 years — these are my 6 go-to recipes using only cupboard staples

Billie Schwab DunnApr 25, 2020, 17:33 IST

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I've been a vegan for seven years, and I've perfected a variety of pantry-friendly recipes.
Although I like to cook, I don't like to spend lots of my spare time in the kitchen, so it's important to me that recipes don't take too long to prepare.
From a Mexican rice and chickpea curry to banana pancakes and a tomato pasta, here are my go-to dishes that use only cupboard staples.
Some of these recipes have been passed down from my mum, and they're perfect for when you need a comforting meal.
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I've been vegan for seven years, which has given me the chance to experiment with my cooking and perfect a variety of quick and easy recipes. It's also shown me — and those that I cook for — that being vegan doesn't mean you have to miss out on flavour.

There is so much more to vegan food than eating tofu and quinoa (even though both of those foods are delicious).

These six dishes are regulars in my recipe arsenal — some have even been passed down from my mum, and they're perfect for when you're looking for something comforting.

Plus, each recipe mainly consists of tinned goods and ingredients that you probably already have lying around the house, or that you can easily buy from your local corner store.

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Begin by chopping up the onion, then heat it in a pan with oil until it becomes translucent, adding garlic halfway through.

It may not win any Instagram photo competitions, but it is definitely going to put a smile on your face. Billie Schwab Dunn

6. Tacos are a simple crowd-pleaser that are as fun to cook as they are to serve up.

Who would have thought that such simple ingredients could make such a crowd-pleaser of a dish? Billie Schwab Dunn

First sift the flour into a bowl. I often use self-raising flour with the baking powder because I find this makes the pancakes extra fluffy, but you can use plain flour instead.

These pancakes are not too sweet and they're not too rich — they're just right. Billie Schwab Dunn

First sift the flour into a bowl. I often use self-raising flour with the baking powder because I find this makes the pancakes extra fluffy, but you can use plain flour instead.

5. Banana pancakes are the best thing to whip up for a lazy Sunday brunch at home.

This recipe is a great way to use up bananas that are starting to look a little sad. Billie Schwab Dunn

To start, you need to make sure you wash and pick through your cup of lentils, as sometimes there may be small stones hiding inside. Accidentally munching on one is definitely something you want to avoid.

She isn't pretty, but this dish is packed with flavour and always reminds me of home. Billie Schwab Dunn

To start, you need to make sure you wash and pick through your cup of lentils, as sometimes there may be small stones hiding inside. Accidentally munching on one is definitely something you want to avoid.

4. When I'm after something that involves very little cooking, I'll rustle up rice and lentils.

Can you believe that apart from the addition of water, these five ingredients result in a meal that will have you asking for seconds? Billie Schwab Dunn

To start, you simply need to chop the onion before adding it to a pan that has been heated up with a splash of olive oil, and cook until it's translucent.

I know this meal isn't fancy, but it is extremely satisfying. Billie Schwab Dunn

3. When I need to satisfy my carb craving, I turn to my simple tomato pasta recipe.

All of these ingredients are so basic that I'm sure you have them all in your cupboard as we speak (apart from maybe the nutritional yeast). Billie Schwab Dunn

To get started on the curry, heat some oil in a large pot or pan before adding in the garlic, onion, mushrooms, and ginger.

The bags under my eyes might make it seem like this curry was tough work, but it wasn't — I try to make it at least once a week because I love it so much. Billie Schwab Dunn

2. Whenever I make my chickpea curry, I like to cook a large batch so that I can feast on it throughout the week.

Looking at the ingredients might not spark a lot of creativity, but everything in this picture results in a curry that has so much varied flavour. Billie Schwab Dunn

My favourite thing about this recipe is it requires very minimal chopping, which means I don't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

This Mexican rice takes no time at all and is a great way to eat a lot of veggies. Billie Schwab Dunn

1. I love whipping up Mexican rice when I need something quick on a weeknight.

Mexican rice is one of those meals I make when I feel like I don't have anything in because — most of the time — I always have the ingredients I need to make it. Billie Schwab Dunn

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I've been a vegan for 7 years — these are my 6 go-to recipes using only cupboard staples

Begin by chopping up the onion, then heat it in a pan with oil until it becomes translucent, adding garlic halfway through.

6. Tacos are a simple crowd-pleaser that are as fun to cook as they are to serve up.

First sift the flour into a bowl. I often use self-raising flour with the baking powder because I find this makes the pancakes extra fluffy, but you can use plain flour instead.

5. Banana pancakes are the best thing to whip up for a lazy Sunday brunch at home.

To start, you need to make sure you wash and pick through your cup of lentils, as sometimes there may be small stones hiding inside. Accidentally munching on one is definitely something you want to avoid.

4. When I'm after something that involves very little cooking, I'll rustle up rice and lentils.

To start, you simply need to chop the onion before adding it to a pan that has been heated up with a splash of olive oil, and cook until it's translucent.

3. When I need to satisfy my carb craving, I turn to my simple tomato pasta recipe.

To get started on the curry, heat some oil in a large pot or pan before adding in the garlic, onion, mushrooms, and ginger.

2. Whenever I make my chickpea curry, I like to cook a large batch so that I can feast on it throughout the week.

My favourite thing about this recipe is it requires very minimal chopping, which means I don't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

1. I love whipping up Mexican rice when I need something quick on a weeknight.