Meat Free Everyday

Meat Free Everyday - Food for Thought

Larder and Freezer Staples

Here is a list of the items we think you should look at keeping in your kitchen larder and fridge. With these, you are well on your way to being able to knock up a healthy, tasty vegetarian meal at any time.

  • Fridge and freezer
    • vacuum pack tofu
    • vine leaves
    • butter - preferably unsalted
    • cheeses - parmesan/ricotta/haloumi
    • beetroot vacuum pack
    • soy milk vacuum pack
    • frozen meat substitutes - soy strips/soy mince
    • frozen edamame beans
    • frozen pumpernickel bread
    • frozen berries
    • frozen vegetables
    • frozen tofu

  • Tins, jars and bottles
    • marmite
    • soy sauce
    • tinned coconut cream
    • tinned coconut milk
    • canned beans - kidney beans/chick peas/butterbeans
    • oils - olive/canola/avocado
    • vinegars - cider/white wine/balsamic
    • peanut butter - no salt/sugar added!
    • capers in brine
    • tinned artichokes
    • tomato puree/paste
    • tinned asparagus
    • tinned sauerkraut
    • vanilla extract
    • olives
    • pickles
    • mayonaise - low fat
    • tahini

  • Dried items
    • textured vegetable protein
    • veggie stock powder
    • sundried tomatoes
    • dried mushrooms
    • dried beans - soy/red kidney
    • dessicated coconut
    • assorted dried fruits
    • dried berries
    • cracker biscuits - Ryvita/WASA
    • dried olives

  • Nuts and seeds
    • nuts - walnuts/brazils/almonds
    • flaxseeds
    • pumpkin seeds
    • sunflower seeds
    • sprouting seeds

  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
    • lemons
    • berries in season
    • fruits in season
    • garlic
    • ginger
    • chillies
    • fresh herbs - basil/rocket/mint/parsley
    • spinach
    • onions/spring onions
    • butternut
    • cabbage
    • peppers - red/gree/yellow

  • Powders, proteins and sweeteners
    • whey powder
    • protein powder
    • agar agar
    • soy milk powder
    • sweetener - stevia/xylitol
    • cocoa powder
    • mustard powder
    • curry powder
    • spirulina powder
    • baking powder

  • Herbs and spices
    • peppercorns/Black pepper grinder
    • sea salt/grinder
    • spices - cinnamon/nutmeg/paprika

  • General items
    • eggs
    • dark chocolate
    • red wine
    • herb teas
    • rolled oats
    • bran
    • wheatgerm
    • dulse or seaweed
    • nori sheets
    • gluten flour or seitan
    • ice cubes
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