Sometimes the best recipes come from a chaotic round of Chopped when dinner time rolls around and you’re nearly out of groceries. By stocking your pantry with just three ingredients, plus some pasta, next time your stomach is grumbling and you’re overdue for a trip to the store, you can whip up something nourishing and delicious!

I’ve said this many times but we have to stop demonizing processed foods because by definition, we’re demonizing canned and jarred foods as well! Just because something isn’t fresh or in it’s whole form, doesn’t mean it’s less worthy of a place on our plate. Having canned and jarred foods on hand makes…

One of my favorite things about chili is how hearty and satisfying it despite being so inexpensive it is to make. Made with mostly pantry staples and easily accessible, long-lasting produce, chili can be a great back up meal for when the budget gets tight or you’ve run out of things to make. I like to keep a few cans of beans and tomatoes on hand for this reason. Additionally, the humble potato and onion can stay fresh for weeks when kept in a dry, dark place. This recipe makes 6-8 servings so it’s perfect for a fall or winter meal prep!

While I’m not vegan or dairy-free, I love experimenting to create plant-based alternatives that everyone will enjoy. In this 6-ish ingredient recipe, blended cashews and lemon juice creates a creamy and tart sour cream-like base for my take on the classic french onion dip — one of my all time favorite party foods.

Cashews are good sources of protein, healthy fats, and the minerals iron, magnesium, and zinc. They also have a distinct buttery and sweet flavor. It’s no secret that they are a staple in vegan and plant-based cooking because of their ability to…

If you were to ask me right now what I’d want my death row last meal to be, I would tell you pasta shells with some variation of pesto. Or maybe thats just because I was going through all my pictures of pesto for this post?

The great thing about pesto is that its actually so versatile! If you follow me on Instagram, you’re familiar with how often I customize my pesto to what ingredients I have on hand. My favorite being the classic, basil and pine nut combo! I’m also a huge fan of using walnuts instead of pine nuts for a cheaper, nuttier option.

To make a pesto work, you need:…

If you’re looking for a way to spice up your plant-based meals, look no further. Lentil Sloppy Joes have become a fast favorite in my home and are an easy staple dinner during the warmer months!

Lentils make a great swap for ground meat in recipes because they’re a great source of protein, iron, folate, and complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates, also found in whole grains, are great for supporting healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels and improving digestion.

This veggie packed bowl is a gut boosting powerhouse! Fiber found in the vegetables and lentils serve as prebiotics, or food for your gut bacteria, while the yogurt acts as a probiotic by adding beneficial microbes to the party. Fresh herbs, pomegranate and curry spice which includes turmeric, ginger and coriander, provide antioxidants to support your gut, immune system, skin and more.

Lentils are my favorite plant-based protein. Not only are they incredibly versatile, they are also inexpensive, easy to store, and nutrient dense… One pound of lentils could cost as little as a $1 at most grocery stores and provides up to 14 servings! Because they are sold dry, they can also be stored for extended periods of time without going bad making them an excellent pantry staple.