What’s in Rip’s Pantry?

If you’ve ever watched one of Rip’s cooking videos and wondered, “What does his pantry actually look like?” you’re not alone.

While every kitchen is different, Rip’s pantry reflects the same philosophy that’s been at the heart of Plant Strong for decades: keep your kitchen stocked with real food, and preparing nourishing meals becomes a whole lot easier.

You’ll find shelves lined with pantry staples, colorful produce ready for the week ahead, and a handful of convenient favorites that make busy days a little simpler. None of it is overly complicated. Instead, it’s a collection of ingredients that work together to create satisfying breakfasts, quick lunches, hearty dinners, and everything in between.

Whether you’re stocking your pantry for the first time or looking to refresh your pantry staples, here’s a look inside Rip’s kitchen and the foods he always keeps within reach.

Beans & Legumes

If there’s one category that takes up the most space in Rip’s pantry, it’s beans and legumes.

They’re incredibly versatile, budget-friendly, and can be transformed into countless meals throughout the week. Whether they’re simmered into a soup, tossed into a salad, blended into a dip, or served over whole grains, beans are one of the easiest ways to build a satisfying meal with simple ingredients.

Rip keeps both canned and dried varieties on hand so there’s always an option, whether he’s cooking from scratch or trying to get dinner on the table quickly.

• Canned beans (including chickpeas, butter beans, refried pinto beans, and more)
• Dried beans (including kidney beans and chickpeas)
• Lentils (green & red lentils)
  

Keeping a variety of beans and lentils stocked means you’re never far from a meal that’s simple, filling, and endlessly adaptable. 

Whole Grains & Breakfast Staples

Whole grains are another staple in Rip’s kitchen because they provide the foundation for so many everyday meals. From breakfast to dinner, they’re easy to pair with fruits, vegetables, beans, and your favorite toppings.

Some mornings call for a bowl of oats or cereal, while other days start with granola. At dinner, whole-grain pasta or another whole grain like quinoa or farro can serve as the base for a quick weeknight meal. Keeping a variety on hand makes it easy to change things up without overcomplicating your grocery list.

You’ll find:

• Whole grains (farro, quinoa, brown rice, etc.)
• Whole wheat pasta
• Old-fashioned rolled oats
• Cream of Wheat
• Plant Strong Cereal
• Plant Strong Granola

With just a few whole grain staples in your pantry, it’s easy to build meals that are both convenient and satisfying. 

Convenience Staples

Stocking your pantry with real food doesn’t mean every meal has to start from scratch.

Rip keeps a handful of convenient staples on hand that make busy days a little easier while still fitting seamlessly into everyday cooking. A jar of pasta sauce can become dinner in minutes. Salsa adds flavor to tacos, grain bowls, and baked potatoes. Applesauce makes an easy snack or recipe ingredient, while mandarin oranges are a simple way to add fruit to a meal.

You’ll find:

• Pasta sauce
• Salsa
• Applesauce
• Mandarin oranges
• Plant Strong Chilis & Stews 
• Plant Strong Skillet Burger Mixes

Convenience doesn’t have to mean sacrificing quality. Keeping a few ready-to-use staples on hand makes it easier to enjoy real food, even on your busiest days. 

Flavor Builders

A well-stocked pantry isn’t just about the main ingredients. It’s also about the foods that add depth, brightness, and variety to everyday meals.

Rip keeps a collection of herbs, spices, and pantry staples within easy reach so it’s easy to change the flavor of a dish without starting from scratch. A splash of vinegar can brighten a salad, nutritional yeast adds a savory finish, and herbs and spices help transform simple ingredients into something you’ll want to make again and again.

You’ll find:

• Nutritional yeast
• Vinegars (including balsamic vinegar and flavored balsamic vinegars)
• Apple cider vinegar
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• BBQ sauce
• Hot sauce
• Nut butters (including peanut butter)
• Herbs
• Spices
  

A few flavorful staples go a long way. When your pantry is stocked with ingredients like these, it’s easy to create meals that are anything but boring. 

Fresh Produce

Fresh produce plays a starring role in Rip’s kitchen. From potatoes, onions, and garlic to berries, leafy greens, and citrus, he keeps a wide variety on hand to build meals throughout the week.

Rather than planning every meal in advance, Rip keeps a variety of fruits and vegetables on hand that can be mixed, matched, roasted, blended, or tossed into salads throughout the week. Some become the base of a meal, while others add color, texture, and freshness alongside pantry staples like beans and whole grains.

You’ll find:

• Potatoes
• Sweet potatoes
• Yukon Gold potatoes
• Garlic
• Onions
• Fresh turmeric
• Dates
• Raspberries
• Mango
• Watermelon
• Apples
• Oranges
• Mandarins
• Lemons
• Limes
• Bell peppers
• Avocados
• Romaine lettuce
• Broccolini
• Beets
• Corn

Keeping a wide variety of produce on hand makes it easier to enjoy different flavors, colors, and textures throughout the week. It’s a simple way to bring more real food to every meal. 

Refrigerated Staples

Alongside all that fresh produce are a few refrigerator staples that help round out meals and make everyday cooking even more convenient.

Rip keeps versatile ingredients that can be added to wraps, bowls, salads, and stir-fries in just a few minutes. And, of course, there’s always room in the refrigerator for a family favorite.

You’ll find:

• Tortillas
• Tofu
• Fava bean tofu
  
• Plant Strong Plant Milks 

Rip and his family go through about 10 cartons of Plant Strong Plant Milk every week, making it one of the staples that’s always stocked and ready to use in cereal, smoothies, baking, and everyday recipes. 

Stock Your Pantry One Step at a Time

Looking inside Rip’s pantry, one thing becomes clear: there’s no secret ingredient.

Instead, it’s filled with simple foods that work well together. Beans and lentils. Whole grains. Fruits and vegetables. Flavorful pantry staples. A few convenient favorites for busy days.

You don’t need to stock your pantry all at once, and it doesn’t have to look exactly like Rip’s. Start with the ingredients you know you’ll use most often, then add to your pantry over time as you discover new recipes and favorite meals.

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s creating a kitchen where real food is always within reach.

Ready to stock your pantry? Explore the same Plant Strong staples Rip keeps on hand for quick breakfasts, easy lunches, and simple weeknight dinners.