As the world watches the chaos of 2020 spread rapidly across the world we are unsure how to handle it. Furthermore this pandemic has caused consumers to inexplicably buy all the toilet paper amongst other things. So I started thinking about making a vegan non perishable foods list. Nevertheless, it looks like many of us might be spending more time at home in the upcoming weeks. If you’re wondering what’s the best non perishable food items to stock up on, keep scrolling! So what is a non perishable food?
Canned beans are a smart and cheap non perishable vegan item to have. There is a wide variety of beans as well. Some of my favorites include chickpeas, white beans, and vegetarian refried bean.
For example: “Chickpeas! Buy them by the bag and cook them yourself to save money and have them last longer! Put them in soups, curry, vegan pot pies, and even cookies.” stresslessbehealthy.com
Try this delicious chocolate chip chickpea cookie recipe that can be made using all non perishable food pantry staples! https://stresslessbehealthy.com/chickpea-chocolate-chip-cookies/
“Canned chickpeas cause I can’t live without hummus. To be more serious chickpeas are such a versatile ingredient you can use them is so many recipes like curry, stew, falafel, mock egg salad, snack” – https://mypureplants.com
“I always keep a good supply of dry beans in my pantry. Furthermore I use them for things like soups and making mock meats, and use the cooking liquid (aquafaba) as an egg replacement in baking. I love that dry beans come in less packaging and cost less than canned. Dry beans last a long time, too – as long as you store them in an air-tight container.” – https://instantveg.com
This is one of my favorite recipes using dry black beans: https://instantveg.com/vegan-black-bean-soup/
2. Applesauce
“Applesauce is a good vegan pantry staple to have on hand. It has so many uses in baking, but it’s also yummy served simply with just a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.” – https://www.asweetalternative.com
These vegan tahini chocolate chip cookies are made with just five simply pantry ingredients. They’re gluten free, vegan, and refined sugar free.
So what is a non perishable food? Non-perishable food items have a much longer shelf life and don’t require refrigeration. Non perishable foods include items such as canned goods, dry goods and dehydrated foods.
3. Canned Diced Tomatoes
“My top item is canned diced tomatoes. It is so versatile and can be used in pasta sauce, tortilla soup, stews, chili, succotash, or in the fillings for tacos or enchiladas!” www.blackberrybabe.com
“Canned dried tomatoes in oil are perfect for a little extra zing to your vegan meals. They have meaty texture and can be stored for a very long time. This creamy, delicious, healthy, satisfying vegan pesto pasta is the perfect marriage of comfort food and culinary art that comes together quickly and simply.” – https://happykitchen.rocks/
Like dairy-free pesto pasta dinner is flavorful and fast, making it the ideal family dinner or an easy one to use when you are meal prepping for the week.
4. Lentils
Lentils are another great vegan pantry item that you can stock up on. It’s packed with plant protein and fiber. You can use it to make veggie patties, sliders, soups, and more.
“Learn how to cook vegan non-perishable pantry Lentils perfectly on the stovetop, oven, and pressure cooker so that they don’t end up mushy. A nutritional powerhouse filled with protein, fiber, and minerals, learn about the most popular types of lentils, how they differ, and easy ways to incorporate more of these mini-sized legumes into your everyday cooking.” –https://theforkedspoon.com
5. Quinoa
Quinoa is another healthy vegan whole grain. This item is a favorite on the non perishable foods list. It can be used to make veggie patties, soups, and protein bars.
Like these quinoa veggie patties:
“Quinoa is high in nutrients especially proteins and can benefit your health. It’s my go to pantry grain choice which can take on any flavor seamlessly. And it cooks quickly.” – https://profusioncurry.com/
Check out this tasty quinoa soup recipe as well!
6. Rice
This is another smart vegan non perishable food!
“Rice is inexpensive to buy and easy to store. Since it has a neutral taste, it can be used in many dishes from soup to stir-fry. After cooking a big batch of plain rice you can portion it out and freeze it to use for different meals thriving the week.” – Mommysaurus.com
For example: This rice recipe is vegan, uses pantry stables, and super cheap to make.
7. Frozen vegetables
“Frozen veggies are the simplest way to add vegetables to a meal. They’re flash frozen when fresh so you don’t have to worry about seasonality. I always have frozen broccoli on hand to add to stir fry.” – Mommysaurus.com
8. Canned Coconut Cream/Full Fat Milk
“My favorite vegan non perishable food is coconut cream! Coconut cream is a versatile canned good and can be used in place of vegan butter or eggs in many baking recipes.” – https://zardyplants.com
Here is a great recipe featuring coconut cream and other pantry staples like flour, sugar, baking powder, and even matcha powder!
9. Masa Harina
Masa harina is a traditional Mexican flour used to make tortillas, tamales, and other dishes. The Spanish translation is “dough flour,” because the flour is made from dried masa, a dough from specially treated corn.
“We always keep masa harina in the pantry. It’s easy to make recipes with it all day. You can make corn tortillas, papusas, quesadillas, enchiladas and our favorite, tamales.” – https://24bite.com/
Here is a recent vegan tamale recipe.
So what is a non perishable food? Non-perishable food items have a much longer shelf life and don’t require refrigeration. Non perishable foods include items such as canned goods, dry goods and dehydrated foods.
10. Ramen Noodles
This vegan item absolutely belongs on this non perishable foods list!
“Ramen noodles are such a versatile thing to have on hand for a quick and easy meal.” – https://moonandspoonandyum.com/
Like these sesame noodles requiring only a handful of pantry ingredients:
11. Cashews
“You can use cashews for everything from plant milk to creamy pasta sauces. They make the most delicious homemade coffee creamer. And they’re just darn good to snack on all by themselves!” –https://www.kitchentreaty.com/
For example this homemade cashew creamer
12. Legumes
“Dry legumes are possibly the best vegan item for meal-preparation. They are very inexpensive, highly nutritious, and you can cook them up in large batches to eat for 1-2 dishes per day for a week. Also, vegan protein powders because they are an economical way to get protein intake and they are quick and easy to make. They can be bought in bulk or semi-bulk so they will last a while.” –https://theveganbodybuilder.com/vegan-bodybuilding-blog/
13. All Purpose Flour
“It’s so basic it can be overlooked, but with just flour and a few other ingredients you can make all kinds of things to tie together your meal, from bread to tortillas, crepes and homemade pasta.” – https://veryveganval.com/
Like these delicious and beautiful vegan crepes!
14. Chia Seeds
When Chia Seeds are stored properly in the pantry they have a shelf like of a minimum of 2 years. In the refrigerator chia seeds can last over 4 years. Chia seeds are packed with protein, fiber, and calcium. Also manganese, magnesium, and Phosphorus. And zinc, vitamin B3, and potassium.
15. Hemp Seeds
Raw hemp seeds unopened have a shelf life of 24 months. Hemp seeds are packed with plant protein. Also potassium, magnesium, and Phosphorus. They are packed with calcium and low in carbohydrates.
16. Dry Oatmeal
Unflavored dry oatmeal has a shelf life of 3 to 5 years.
17. Silken Tofu
“Silken tofu is a fantastic pantry item for its long shelf life and it’s super easy to use. You can turn it into an easy vegan egg salad or tofu scramble or even blend it with melted chocolate and soy milk for delicious fudgesicles!” – https://yumveganlunchideas.com/
18. Couscous
“Couscous is such a versatile and handy ingredient to have in your pantry. It can be added to salads, vegetables and you can also use it to bulk out the main meal. Or why not just have it plain” – https://recipesfromapantry.com/
19. Muesli
“Muesli is a great alternative to regular breakfast cereals. It is rich in fiber and aids digestion. This Crunchy Instant Pot Muesli Bread recipe combines muesli, coconut and apricots into one perfect crusty bread loaf. Best of all, you use the Instant Pot to get your bread dough to rise, with no kneading required at all! Suitable for vegan diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.” – https://recipesfromapantry.com/instant-pot-muesli-bread-no-knead/
20. Pancake Mix
Vegan brands of pancake mixinclude Bisquick Original Pancake & Baking Mix, Aunt Jemima Original Pancake & Waffle Mix, or Hungry Jack Complete Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix.
“Pancake mix is such a versatile food that it’s a great pantry staple! In addition to the typical biscuits, pancakes, and waffles that you can make by using certain vegan ingredients, you can also make some other creative foods, such as a pizza crust or muffins.” – https://mealsandmilemarkers.com/
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