A vegan kitchen: shopping list

I went grocery shopping this weekend and stocked up on food for the week. While I try to cook three meals a day, Alex and I sometimes end up ordering delivery (usually a cheese-less veggie pizza or some Japanese food). This was especially true during last week’s heatwave when I didn’t want to do anything. However, I notice that I spend a lot of money on groceries and should really try to be aware of what’s in stock and what I can do with it… so I’m writing out what I keep in my kitchen so I have a record of it.

This list may also prove helpful to other budding vegans who are wondering what to buy and eat. I keep a well-stocked kitchen and actually use everything in it so this can be a good list for folks to use.

Fruit (seasonal)

• Apples
• Bananas
• Blueberries
• Cherries
• Citrus fruit (grapefruit, clementines, lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines)
• Grapes
• Kiwis
• Mangoes
• Melons
• Peaches
• Pears
• Pineapple
• Plums
• Strawberries

Veggies (seasonal)

• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Beets
• Bell peppers
• Brussels sprouts
• Carrots
• Celery
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Kale
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
• Potatoes, russet
• Potatoes, sweet
• Spinach
• Squash, butternut
• Squash, yellow
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini

Herbs & Spices

• Basil
• Chives
• Cilantro
• Garlic
• Ginger root
• Mint
• Onions
• Parsley

Protein

• Beans (black beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, pinto beans)
• Beef, ground
• Deli slices
• Lentils
• Hot dogs
• Sausages
• Seitan
• Tempeh
• Tofu, extra firm
• Tofu, silken

Nut Butters & Jams

• Butter, almond
• Butter, peanut
• Jam, lingonberry
• Jam, mixed berries
• Preserve, peach-apricot

Nuts & Dried Fruits

• Dried apricots
• Dried figs
• Cashews
• Peanuts
• Pistachios
• Walnuts

Oils

• Canola oil
• Coconut oil
• Olive oil, extra virgin
• Peanut oil
• Sesame oil, toasted

Vinegars

• Apple cider vinegar
• Red wine vinegar
• Rice vinegar

Canned Goods

• Artichoke hearts
• Chili, vegetarian
• Marinara sauce
• Pickles
• Tomatoes (diced, crushed, whole)
• Vegetable broth

Sweeteners

• Agave syrup
• Maple syrup

Grains/Flour/Baking

• Baking soda & powder
• Brown rice
• Cornmeal
• Couscous, Israeli
• Flour, all-purpose
• Flour, chickpea
• Oats, rolled
• Oats, steel cut
• Pasta, whole wheat
• Quinoa
• Seeds, chia
• Seeds, flax
• Yeast

Condiments, Sauces, & Spreads

• Applesauce
• Butter
• Hot sauce
• Hummus
• Ketchup
• Liquid smoke
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard, Dijon
• Salsa
• Sour cream
• Soy sauce

Spices & Seasonings

• Allspice
• Cardamom
• Cayenne pepper
• Cinnamon
• Cloves
• Cumin
• Garlic powder
• Ginger
• Marjoram
• Nutritional yeast
• Onion powder
• Oregano
• Paprika
• Peppercorn
• Red pepper flakes
• Sage
• Salt, kosher
• Thyme
• Vanilla extract

Snacks

• Chocolate, dark
• Rice cakes
• Tortilla chips
• Trail mix

Freezer

• Berries
• Broccoli
• Burritos
• Dumplings
• Ice cream
• Meatballs
• Peas
• Pie crust
• Pizzas
• Veggies, mixed
• Waffles

Beverages

• Beer
• Coffee
• Juice, orange
• Juice, pomegranate
• Milk, soy, unsweetened
• Tea
• Wine

Baked Goods

• Bread
• Pita
• Tortillas, corn

Supplements

• Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc
• Iron
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C

In my next post, I’ll share my collection of vegan cookbooks and discuss some of my favorite recipes. I love trying new recipes but I’m also lazy and have my favorite standbys so I’ll be sure to mention them all.