{"id":9523,"date":"2022-01-04T19:46:54","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T19:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/v\/?p=9523"},"modified":"2022-03-01T06:51:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T06:51:26","slug":"vegan-grocery-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/v\/vegan-grocery-list","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Vegan Grocery List – Plant-Based Swaps Every Vegan Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So, you\u2019ve decided to go vegan\u2026

Either that, someone in your household has, or you\u2019ve been vegan but need some inspiration to help you master the plant-based diet.

Whether you\u2019re a seasoned vegan or just trying to incorporate more plant foods into your daily meals, there\u2019s a lot to keep track of when it comes to grocery shopping.

Balancing nutritional quality, environmental impact, and ethical concerns, on top of taste, cost, and convenience can be ridiculously overwhelming.<\/strong>

Adding new dietary considerations like “vegan” <\/em><\/strong>to that list is more than enough to make your head spin. This vegan grocery list covers everything you need for a fully stocked kitchen with all the best vegan ingredients and staples.

You\u2019ll get to know the vegan essentials inside and out \u2013 from egg replacements to use when baking, to highly nutritious protein sources, to the best non-dairy alternatives, to go-to spices for elevating veggie dishes, and everything in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are 1,000s of food products that won\u2019t be right for you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let GreenChoice find the ones that are<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tell us your dietary needs & values and we’ll show you foods that match!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cooking Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meat Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every vegan has been asked, \u201cSo where do you get your protein?\u201d at some point in their journey.

Instead of rolling your eyes, you can make it easy and show them this list.

Here are the best meat alternatives, ranked by protein content, to build out your vegan grocery list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upton’s Naturals Traditional Seitan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pros:<\/strong> 15 grams of protein, the texture is highly similar to meat and the flavor is neutral so it\u2019s extremely versatile
Cons: <\/strong>It\u2019s made of wheat gluten, so unfortunately it\u2019s off the table for gluten-free eaters.
*Pro-tip: <\/strong>Use seitan anywhere you\u2019d use meat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hodo Soy Beanery Organic Firm Tofu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pros:<\/strong> 14 grams of protein, extremely cheap, and offers a range of textures \u2013 from extra firm to silken \u2013 which make it useful in a variety of different dishes
Cons: <\/strong>It\u2019s made of soy, so unfortunately it\u2019s off the table for those with soy allergies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Pro-tip:<\/strong> Use crumbled or cubed firm tofu in place of meat in stir-fry and curry, scrambled eggs, or ground meat. Use soft tofu for saucy or soupy recipes that don\u2019t require as much manipulation \u2014 like mapo tofu or soft tofu stew \u2014 and use silken tofu for creamy sauces and desserts like pie or cheesecake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turtle Island Tofurky Tempeh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pros:<\/strong> 12 grams of protein, it\u2019s fermented so it offers additional benefits for digestion and gut health
Cons: <\/strong>It\u2019s not suitable for those with a soy allergy, and has a nuttier, more prominent flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Pro-tip: <\/strong>Marinate and saut\u00e9 some tempeh for sandwiches or add it to a bowl with veggies and grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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