Pantry Plan: April 29th

Tasty Pantry-Friendly Recipes!

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After a few weeks of our Pantry Plan we are fully settling into pantry cooking and embracing all of the fun and adventure that comes with it. You may not have all of the ingredients required in each of these recipes but don't let that stop you from making your own version and getting creative! We hope you use this guide as inspiration to turn out healthy and hearty meals while riding out this storm at home. Stay safe, be well and take some comfort in the kitchen.
 
Things to Use This Week: Use this as a guide for what to stock up on at the store, or what to grab from your pantry. 
 
Chickpea Flour 
Lentils 
Coconut Milk 
Red Peppers
Potatoes 
Apricots
Asparagus

 
Pasta
Whole Chicken
Chicken Thighs
Garlic
Canned Tomatoes
Chocolate 
 
Things to Prep Ahead This Week: We realize some of the items we rely on from the store each week may be difficult to come by. Here are a few basics you might want to consider making yourself to be as resourceful as possible and to add lots of flavor to your pantry meals! 
Large Batch Vinaigrette - For salads, marinated beans, and bowls

Jammy Eggs - For breakfast and salads
 
Nut Butter

Oatmeal
 
THE RECIPES
Use these as a guide for inspiration. Just because you don't have every single ingredient doesn't mean you can't replicate the main flavor of the dish! 
 

Chickpeas & Lentils 
Legumes are a great way of getting plant based protein! They're super versatile and keep forever.
Chickpea Flour Crepes with Sautéed Mushrooms, Onion and Kale by @marinadwright

Crepes can be both sweet or savory. Fill them with fruit or with sautéed greens and seasonal produce for savory breakfasts and dinners! Pro tip: Let the crepe batter rest before cooking, it helps ensure a soft, fluffy crepe.

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Red Lentil Green Curry by @ellielikescooking

Curries are a great way to sneak in lots of extra nutrients. Add any vegetable or greens to adapt this recipe to what you have on hand. Not to mention, the leftovers are even better the next day!  

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Easy, Peasy Chicken Dinners
Winner, winner chicken dinner! Let your oven do all of the hard work for these great chicken recipes.
Forty Cloves of Garlic Chicken by @michellebessudo

A whole chicken is a great dinner option, it feeds a family and left over chicken can be used in salads or rice bowls!

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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Apricots and Red Pepper by @daenskitchen

These crispy chicken thighs are a one pot meal and do not disappoint in the flavor department. The apricots add sweetness to the sauce and would be delicious on its own or served over rice! 

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Not Your Average Salad!
Both of these salads are versatile and can be used as sides at dinner or as a main meal. Prep an extra batch or two and use them as easy desk lunches during the week.
Caesar Pasta Salad by @starinfinitefood

We love the idea of taking a Caesar salad and combining it with your favorite pasta. Top it off with jammy eggs and we're in business. Add this super easy lunch option into your rotation, you won't regret it!

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Za’atar Potato and Asparagus Salad by @Anna_s_table

Roasted baby potatoes, asparagus, pistachios, and eggs all seasoned with Za'atar and tossed a in a mustard tahini sauce! Can you say, delicious?! Serve this salad over baby kale or as a dinner side! 

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Weekend Bonus

Cashew Biscuit Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bars by @herbs_and_roots

What we all need right now is a little bit of chocolate. These are the naturally sweetened, gluten free and vegan version of a chocolate candy bar! 

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Need some more help and inspiration during this difficult time? Send us a DM or post a photo of what you have on hand in stories and we'll send you some recipe ideas!