VegWeb Guide to Stocking a Vegan Pantry

Shopping for your veg staples should be a fun adventure. Take the time to enjoy the color and aroma of your purchases, and relish the opportunity to broaden your culinary repertoire. Next time you head to your local farmers’ market, natural-foods store, or neighborhood grocery chain, take this handy list and rest assured you’ll always have something on hand to whip up a tasty plant-based meal.

Avocados
Bananas
Brown rice
Canned black beans
Canned chickpeas
Canned tomatoes
Dark leafy greens
Dried pasta
Flax seed oil
Fortified cereal
Frozen fruit
Hummus
Non-dairy milk
Nut butters
Nutritional yeast
Oatmeal
Olive oil
Pita bread
Quinoa
Raw almonds
Raw walnuts
Seasonal fruits and veggies
Tamari
Tofu
Tortillas
Veggie burgers
Whole-wheat bread