Here's my pantry - what should I make for dinner?

[Anonymous]

I am dreading defrosting meat for dinner. Please suggest vegetarian dinner options using any combo of these ingredients. We have every spice imaginable.

Rice
Barley
Orzo pasta
Spaghetti
Farfale pasta
Rigatoni pasta
Fusili pasta
Israeli Cous Cous
Soba noodles
Ramen noodles

Canned/Jar food:

Pink Goya beans
Black eyed peas
Green peas
Corn
Crushed tomatoes
Tomatoe paste
Tomatoe soup
Beef broth

Boxed goods:
Taco shells

Frozen:
Green beans
Broccoli

Produce:
Onion
Garlic
Tomatoes
Italian parsley
Basil
Red bell peppers

Dairy:
Milk
Half n half
Sliced American cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Butter
Sour cream

Other stuff/oils:
French bread, sliced bread
Pasta Sauce
Peanut butter
Soy sauce
Sugar - white and light brown
Rice vinegar
Plain vinegar
Bread crumbs - panko and regular
Sesame oil
Avocado oil
Coconut oil
Olive oil
Hot sauce
Flour

[Anonymous]

and avocado!

[Anonymous]

Cous cous with fresh or canned tomatoes, frozen peas and Italian parsley, chopped onions, mixed with olive oil and/or soy sauce. You can have fresh tomatoes and mozzarella on the side for a protein.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cous cous with fresh or canned tomatoes, frozen peas and Italian parsley, chopped onions, mixed with olive oil and/or soy sauce. You can have fresh tomatoes and mozzarella on the side for a protein.

(Add the basil to the mozzarella and tomatoes.)

[Anonymous]

I'd make a quick pasta sauce with the onions, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, olive oil and black pepper. Serve with any pasta and top with grated parmesan and fresh parsley.

Then put frozen broccoli and sliced fresh red peppers into a roasting tin. Coat with oil and season. Cook at 400F in oven until done.

Cook fresh garlic briefly in microwave. Mix with butter and herbs to make a quick garlic butter. Slice baguette (not all the way through), spread on garlic butter, wrap in foil and put in oven to cook with the roasted veg.

[Anonymous]

Peanut noodles with broccoli, red pepper, and basil.

Make a sauce with the pb, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy, hot sauce, garlic. Quick sauté the peppers and broccoli, cook the soba noodles, toss with peanut sauce, and sprinkle in basil.

[Anonymous]

Getting close to dinner time. All ideas welcome! We will pick one from here!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Peanut noodles with broccoli, red pepper, and basil.

Make a sauce with the pb, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy, hot sauce, garlic. Quick sauté the peppers and broccoli, cook the soba noodles, toss with peanut sauce, and sprinkle in basil.

Not OP, but I'm in a rut and trying this tonight

[Anonymous]

Order Pizza

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Peanut noodles with broccoli, red pepper, and basil.

Make a sauce with the pb, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy, hot sauce, garlic. Quick sauté the peppers and broccoli, cook the soba noodles, toss with peanut sauce, and sprinkle in basil.


Not OP, but I'm in a rut and trying this tonight

A little sugar or honey in the sauce too if needed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Order Pizza

Seriously; it’s Friday!

[Anonymous]

Buy some meat.

[Anonymous]

We did the noodle dish.

But I need more vegetarian ideas! I'm getting tired of the meat thawing hamster wheel, and eating chicken cooked 3 ways, steak, or burgers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Peanut noodles with broccoli, red pepper, and basil.

Make a sauce with the pb, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy, hot sauce, garlic. Quick sauté the peppers and broccoli, cook the soba noodles, toss with peanut sauce, and sprinkle in basil.


Not OP, but I'm in a rut and trying this tonight

A little sugar or honey in the sauce too if needed

Was just about to say make sure to add some sweetness to the sauce — brown sugar is good if you don’t have palm sugar.

[Anonymous]

You could make chili Mac: onions/garlic/bell paper chopped and sautéed in oil, add beans and canned tomato sauce. Simmer for 30 min. Serve over pasta and a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top.