I highly suggest being more thoughtful about your pantry staples than your fridge staples. Refrigerated items have a short lifespan and will be rotated regularly, but your pantry items will last months.
The Simple Veganista has the more exhaustive pantry staple list that I actually used, but I’m not sure you’ll need all of those items immediately. Below are the basics to get you started.
Whenever possible, buy your favorite items on this list in bulk since they won’t expire as quickly. It’ll cut down on both your grocery bill and trips to the grocery store.
Beans
lentils (green, red, and/or black)
peas (split & whole)
black beans
dry chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
kidney beans
pinto beans
white beans (cannellini, navy, great northern)
refried pinto beans
refried black beans
Grains & Flours
basmati and/or jasmine rice
brown rice
oats (steel-cut, rolled and/or quick)
quinoa
rice noodles
whole wheat pasta noodles
whole-wheat bread
all-purpose flour
Nuts & Seeds
almonds
raw cashews
roasted cashews
chia seeds
flaxseed meal
hemp hearts
sesame seeds (white, black & toasted)
sunflower seeds (raw or toasted)
walnuts
tahini
almond butter
peanut butter
Dried Fruit
apricots
coconut flakes
cranberries
dates
raisins
Sweeteners
pure maple syrup
agave
raw cane sugar
Spices
allspice
basil
bay leaves
cardamom
cayenne
chili powder
cinnamon
cloves
coriander
cumin
curry
garam marsala
garlic powder
ginger powder
himalayan salt
nutmeg
old bay seasoning
oregano
onion powder
paprika (sweet)
paprika (smoked)
red pepper flakes
rosemary
sage
thyme
turmeric
vanilla extract and/or vanilla beans
za’atar
Oils & Vinegars
coconut oil
vegetable oil
olive oil
sesame oil (regular and toasted)
apple cider vinegar (unfiltered)
balsamic vinegar
red wine vinegar
rice vinegar
white wine vinegar
Condiments
ketchup
mustard (whole grain, dijon, brown mustard)
fruit jams & jellies
sriracha
chili paste
tamari, soy sauce or nama shoyu
coconut amino’s
Canned Goods
diced tomatoes
sun-dried tomatoes
tomato paste
fire roasted green chilies
coconut milk (full fat & light)
bottled spaghetti sauce
baked beans
salsa
curry paste
bottled lemon/lime juice (in case I don’t have lemons)
Packaged/Misc.
wakame (sea kelp)
nutritional yeast
tortillas
rice paper sheets
nori wraps/sheets
bouillon cubes or vegetable broth base
vegan protein powder
cocoa/cacao powder
cocoa nibs
corn starch, potato starch, tapioca flour or arrowroot flour (for thickening)
tea(s) of your choice
popcorn kernels
Thank you Nzinga 😊😊😊love it I am a vegan newbie