Vegan Pantry Staples
Transitioning to a plant-based diet can be intimidating at first, but having the right pantry essentials can really help you make the switch. Here I will list some of my favorite, must-have vegan pantry essentials that help me every week along with some links to my favorite products and video recipes. You can watch the video above to see the full dynamic explanation or you can just read my list below.
RECIPES BY RATED V
Cashew Crema (Mexican Sour Cream) https://youtu.be/RlTnGkYffzM
Vegan Mac & Cheese Recipe https://youtu.be/nKxAzwqbIKI
Hummus Recipe 2:20-2:57 in this video OR https://www.ratedvfood.com/blog/easy-amp-fast-hummus-recipe
Lentil Curry Recipe https://www.ratedvfood.com/blog/moroccan-spiced-lentil-curry
Red Thai Curry Recipe https://www.ratedvfood.com/blog/vegan-butternut-squash-red-thai-curry
Egg Substitutes https://youtu.be/HdY7kq5Xr3g
NUTS/ SEEDS
Cashews great for vegan cheeses, sour creams, vegan desserts
Pumpkin Seeds rich in iron helps with hormonal balance during menstrual cycling
Sesame Seeds helps with hormonal balance during menstrual cycling
Flax Seeds! Sorry forgot to mention this one! This is vital for making flax “eggs” for baking. Rich in Omega 3s ( 1 TBS Ground + 3 TBS Water = 1 Flax egg)
PLANT MILKS
Soy Milk https://amzn.to/3ofBfQe
Oat Milk Oatly Barista pack of 6 https://amzn.to/3odJNHB
Coconut Milk is great for curries and substituting for cream in desserts/ custards
LEGUMES
Chickpeas essential for hummus, great protein and fiber source for salads, etc
Red Beans Eat by themselves or in soups, chili, red beans and rice, salads (see what I eat in a day video)
SPICES/ SEASONINGS
Nutritional Yeast adds cheesy flavor to many things. Very important for vegan mac and cheese, alfredo sauces, good for adding to popcorn, soups etc.
Black Salt (Kala Namak) https://amzn.to/3e6lCGy
Red Thai Curry paste - I like Maesri brand a lot https://amzn.to/3b911SK (pk of 4)
Tahini (Trader Joe’s also has one less expensive that I really like)
Soy Sauce
Spices
Tumeric
Oregano
Thyme
Paprika
Oregano
Cayenne
Salt/ Pepper
GRAINS/ FLOURS/ PASTA
Oatmeal you can eat the traditional way or also blend it up with milk and drink as a hot drink
Whole grain sprouted bread Ezekiel 4:9 bread can be found cheaper at Trader Joes/ Kroger Stores
https://www.fredmeyer.com/p/food-for-life-ezekiel-4-9-sprouted-whole-grain-bread/0007347200120
Rice Flour great if gluten-free, you can also make vegan “fried egg white” part like shown in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt72SgtbOEs
Chickpea Flour also great if gluten-free, you can also make chickpea omelets like in this video
Lentil Pasta https://amzn.to/34EeEpd
KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Nutribullet https://amzn.to/3oLw9Mz great for making cashew creams, soups, smoothies, basically everything
