Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh ones are best, freeze some to use later. Avoid canned vegetables and fruits – instead choose frozen or dried fruits and vegetables.
Vegetarian Proteins
Many options to meet your protein needs:
- Eggs or egg substitute
- Peanut Butter
- Soy Products (tofu, soy burgers, soy milk)
- Legumes (garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, navy beans, soybeans, split peas)
- Hummus
Grains
Get whatever you like – bagels, bread, rice, pasta, etc. Try to choose protein-rich grains:
- barley
- brown rice
- buckwheat
- millet
- Oatmeal (whole oats)
- quinoa
- rye
- wheat germ
- wild rice
Sauces and Condiments
There are a number of sauces and condiments that you will find in many vegetarian recipes.
- Soy Sauce
- Miso
- Tahini
- Stir Fry Sauce
- Vegetable Broth
- Soy milk
- Olive oil or sesame oil
- Balsamic vinegar and rice vinegar