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Pantry Essentials for Vegans
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items Make it Delicious: these pantry essentials create a delicious, basic foundation for a vegan kitchen. Of course, when you're able to make your own (like nut butter), that's ideal. *Bonus points!* If you can't…or don't…have time, this list has you cove...
From making flax eggs to mixing into smoothies or homemade crackers, flax meal is a must-have for the vegan kitchen.
Bobs Red Mill Golden Organic Flaxseed Meal 32oz
I LOVE this vanilla extract and the Vanilla Bean Project's values. They are regenerative organic certified and the product is delicious.
Vanilla Bean Project Organic Vanilla Extract, 4 FZ
I *also* love this vanilla extract, and is a great option if you need to save a few bucks. It's organic, made by a co-op, and is a better alternative than the average non-organic vanilla extract you find in thhe store.
Frontier Co-op Organic Vanilla Extract 4oz
Lentils are a crop often exposed to pesticides according to the Environmental Working Group, which is why I prioritize buying organic when possible. Lentils are fantastic for soups, stews…even tortillas and pasta sauce!
365 Organic Red Lentils, 16 oz
Grab unbleached all-purpose flour and opt for organic when possible. The Simple Truth brand is cheaper than many options on the market today.
Simple Truth Organic® Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, 5 lb - Kroger
A vegan alternative to cheese, nutritional yeast is usually added to savory dishes for a cheesy, umami flavor.
Bragg Nutritional Yeast Seasoning - Vegan, GF, 12oz
A common thickener with a clear finish, arrowroot powder is great for thickening soups and sauces…even simple syrups without traditional sugar!
Bob's Red Mill, Arrowroot Flour, 16 oz
Black salt is the seasoning that gives tofu and vegan egg alternatives the sulfer flavor in traditional eggs.
Spicy World Black Salt Powder 7 Oz Vegan
Similar to flax seed meal, chia seeds are a versatile powerhouse! Add to smoothies, use to thicken sauces and desserts (like pudding!), or grind and use as a vegan egg replacer.
365 Organic Black Chia Seeds, 15 oz
Quinoa is a wonderful addition to soups and stews, breakfasts, and so much more! With a subtle nutty flavor, and tasty in other colors, too!
365 Organic White Quinoa, 16 oz
A good olive oil goes a LONG way! I prefer glass bottles over plastic, and opting for an organic variety when the budget allows. Use as a cooking oil or base for vinaigrettes.
365 Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil 33.8 Fl Oz
So, I bet you already have vinegar in your pantry. If not, run (don't walk) to get some now. 😆 You need vinegar for delicious vinaigrettes, mixed into salsas…even used as a more eco-friendly cleanser. It's THE workhorse of the home. Kinda jealous of...
365 Organic White Distilled Vinegar 32oz
So many oats, so little time. That's why I opt for a few to keep on hand: old-fashioned rolled oats and steel cut oats (both organic). You can pop old-fashioned rolled oats into a food processor or grinder to turn them into quick cooking oats and sav...
365 Organic Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 42oz x2
Oats are an important pantry item to buy organic, if available in your area. The Simple Truth brand is easier on the wallet and tastes great, so it's become the go-to in our kitchen. While you can use it for breakfast goodies, did you know steel cut ...
Kroger - Simple Truth Organic® 100% Whole Grain Steel Cut Oats, 24 oz
The diva of the rice world, Jasmine rice has a subtle fragrance and delicious flavor. It's a wonderful addition to meals that need a rice foundation, like roasted veggies over rice.
Lundberg Organic Jasmine Rice, 32oz