Pantry

Pantry Items For the Vegan Plant Based Kitchen

These are the items I try to keep in my pantry, refrigerator and freezer. I know that I can whip up a wonderful, healthy meal as long as I have the fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, canned beans, tofu, grains and some condiments . Always try to use non-fat or low fat products when available. Also try to use as many no sodium or low sodium products. I prefer to use my own fresh herbs that I grow in containers. Not only does it save money but the herbs taste so much better when fresh. However, I also keep certain dry herbs as a back up for times my fresh herbs might not be producing enough. I also always keep items like bouillon, roasted red peppers and canned beans on hand for when I just don't have the time to make my own. One other tip I have is to buy items in bulk, divide them up into serving portions and freeze them.

Oils and Vinegars
canola oil
cooking spray
olive oil
sesame oil
peanut oil
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apple cider vinegar
balsamic vinegar
champaign vinegar
distilled white vinegar
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marsala
sherry
vermouth

Dry Goods
barley
couscous
orzo
pasta (various types)
oatmeal
quinoa
rice (white or brown)
wild rice
panko bread crumbs
potatoes (various types)
onions
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baking powder
baking soda
arrowroot
cornstarch
flour
yeast
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agave
brown sugar
honey
maple syrup
raw granulated sugar

Condiments (low sodium)
Nutritional yeast
vegetable broth or bouillon
garlic broth or bouillon
ketchup
pickle relish
soy sauce or Liquid Aminos
vegan Worcestershire sauce
yellow mustard
dijon mustard (or spicy mustard)
vegan mayonnaise

Dried Fruit, Nuts & Seeds
apricot fruit spread (no sugar)
blackberry fruit spread (no sugar)
dried cranberries
raisins
favorite dried fruit
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almonds
cashews
peanuts
pecans or walnuts
sesame seeds
sunflower seeds
peanut butter
tahini

Canned Goods
(low or no-sodium varieties)
artichoke hearts
beets
coconut milk (reduced fat)
diced green chilies
diced tomatoes
olives
pumpkin
tomato paste
water chestnuts
applesauce
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black beans
garbanzo beans
lentils
pinto beans
non-fat refried beans
northern or other white beans

Spices
allspice
black pepper
cinnamon
chili powder
cloves
coriander
curry powder
ground ginger
fresh ginger
ground red pepper
dash
onion powder
paprika
smoked paprika
red chili pepper flakes

Herbs (fresh or dried)
basil
bay leaves
cumin
fennel seeds
marjoram
oregano
parsley
rosemary
sage
tarragon
thyme
garlic
garlic powder

Refrigerated Items
tofu
wonton or egg roll wrappers
cranberry juice (100% juice)
plant based milk
orange juice
lemons
limes
fresh fruit
fresh vegetables
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Frozen Foods
Fruit
frozen blueberries
frozen mixed berries
frozen pineapple
frozen mango
frozen strawberries

Vegetables
peas
corn
spinach
kale
broccoli
cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
mixed peas, corn, carrots