Here are a few basic staples you’ll find in many vegans’ kitchens:
Beans
- Black beans
- Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- Lentils
- Extra-firm tofu (refrigerated)
- Mori-nu silken soft tofu
Grains
- Couscous
- Old-fashioned rolled oats
- Brown rice
- Whole wheat pasta
- Quinoa
- Arborio rice
- Basmati rice
- Whole wheat tortillas
Nuts (raw and unsalted)
- Walnuts
- Peanuts
- Cashews
- Pecans
- Almonds
- Nut butters: almond, peanut, etc.
- Pinenuts
Seeds and Dried Fruit
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chia seeds
- Ground flax seeds
- Raisins
- Dried cranberries
- Prunes
Oils and Vinegars
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Canola oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Apple cider vinegar
Baking
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Vegan organic sugar
- Vegan organic powdered sugar
- Organic brown sugar
- Organic molasses
- Agave syrup
- Maple syrup
- Vegan chocolate chips
- Whole wheat flour
- Whole wheat pastry flour
- Unbleached all-purpose flour
- Earth Balance buttery sticks
- Earth Balance shortening
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Coconut oil
- Agar powder
- Ener-G Egg Replacer
- Cornstarch
Canned and Bottled Goods
- Full-fat coconut milk
- Tomato paste
- Soy sauce
- Chili paste
Spices and Seasonings
- Kosher salt
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ground ginger
- Allspice
- Cloves
- Cumin
- Red pepper flakes
- Cayenne pepper
- Ground chilli powder
- Paprika
- Tumeric
- Old bay seasoning
- Curry powder
Dried Herbs
- Basil
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Coriander
- Bay leaves
Dairy Substitutes
- Vegan yogurt
- Almond milk
- Soy milk
- Daiya cheese (mozzarella and cheddar)
- Vegan mayo
- Earth Balance (tub)
- Vegan ice cream
Miscellaneous
- Nutritional yeast
- Vegetable bouillon and vegetable stock
- Tahini
- Dijon mustard
- Frozen berries (for smoothies, baking, etc.)
And, of course, a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables!
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