The Basic Vegetarian Tool Kit

Here's a shopping list for at least a week's worth of Healthy Vegetarian Meals. Watch for updates on easy recipes to use all of these ingredients.

Basic Vegetarian Toolkit

Pantry

Canned Chickpeas (1)

Canned Black Beans (1)

Canned Pinto Beans (1)

Canned Diced Tomatoes (2)

Brown Lentils 1 lb.

Red Lentils 1 lb.

Quinoa 1 lb.

Brown Rice 1 lb.

Olive Oil (500 ml)

Corn Oil (500 ml)

Apple Cider Vinegar (500 ml)
Soy Sauce or Bragg (500 ml)

Dijon Mustard (small jar)
Maple Syrup (at least 250 ml)
Vegetarian Soup Stock (powdered concentrate...I like Nutrimax Chicken because it is Vegetarian and delicious)

Fresh

Yellow Onions (2 lbs)
Green Onions (1 bunch)

Garlic (3 bulbs)

Ginger (5 inch finger)

Celery (1 lb.)

Carrots (3 lbs.)

Tomatoes (2 lbs.)

Cucumber (1 large)

Zuchini (2 lbs.)
Leeks (2)

Lettuce (organic mixed greens or baby romaine)
2 lemons (preferably organic)
Fruit (lots of fruit for dessert and snacks)

Dairy

Feta (1 pint)

Butter (1 lb.)

Spices

Sea Salt

Black Pepper

Cayenne Pepper

Curry

Astraya Cajun Spice or Tex-Mex Blend
Chili Powder

Dill
Cumin
Oregano

Frozen

Peas

Corn

Notes: It's a good idea to have your basic measuring spoons and measuring cups to start to familiarize yourself with amounts. When you start getting brave in the kitchen you can eyeball some of these measurements.