If you’ve recently converted to veganism, it will take some adjustment to figure out how to feed yourself, what go-to recipes to use, and what foods to keep around in the house. So to help you out, here are some basic foods we recommend you keep around in your pantry at all times.
Legumes
Legumes are a key part of a vegan diet as they’re one of the best plant-based sources of protein. Here are a few you could consider buying:
- Lentils
- Black beans
- Chickpeas
- Pinto beans
- White beans
Grains
Whole grains are an important, healthy part of a vegan diet that you can use to get in fiber and calories. There are tons of options, but here are some of the ones we like most:
- Rice
- Oats
- Quinoa
- Barley
- Whole wheat pasta
- Tortillas
- Whole wheat bread
Nuts and Seeds
Nuts and seeds are another big category for vegans. You can throw them in a salad, eat them as a snack, or include them in a meal recipe.
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Chia seeds
- Ground flaxseed
- Pecans
- Pistachios
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Walnuts
Miscellaneous
Of course, there are other staples that don’t necessarily fit into the categories above that we still recommend you stock up on. This includes:
- Agave syrup
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Almond butter
- Tamari
- Tahini
- Nutritional yeast
