Our Vegetarian Ingredient List
Here we listed anything we found helpful on food, nutrition and fitness.
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🍴What you always need
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Our staple oil for low-medium heat cooking and salads.
Whole Wheat Flour
Higher in fiber than ‘regular’ flour and just as delicious for many baked goods.
Vegetable Broth
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Sea Salt & Black Pepper
Two must-haves.
Iodized Salt
We’re fans of iodized salt over sea salt for cooking, because it contains the essential micronutrient iodine – and oftentimes it’s cheaper.
Organic Cane Sugar
Wonderful to sprinkle over porridge.
Balsamic Vinegar
A staple in the kitchen. Essential for any quick salad.
🥫Grains/Tins
Rolled Oats
A staple food in anyone’s kitchen we hope.
Quinoa
High in protein, gluten-free and tasty. Quinoa is a staple ingredient in a well-stocked veggie household.
Brown Rice
Another staple food for the vegetarian kitchen.
Black Beans, Canned
High in proteins, fiber and tasty. Important ingredient for us vegetarians.
Whole Kernel Sweet Corn
Delicious for corn fritters, in salads and stews!
Whole Grain Pasta
The switch to whole grain pasta is incredibly easy. The children won’t even notice.
Chickpeas, Canned
Chickpeas are essential for our recipes and vegetarians in general.
Lentils, Canned
For when cooking lentils takes a bit too much time. Nice for salads!
White Kidney Beans
Beans are so important for us vegetarians for their protein and fiber. Also delicious in soups and stews.
Kidney Beans
Tasty in salads and soups.
Tomato Puree
Important to always have a few cans at home. You never know when you need the next tomato sauce!
Couscous
Cooks within minutes, delicious in salads and as a side. Very handy food to have a t home!
Red Lentils
Quick to cook, really high in protein and very tasty. One of the most important ingredients in the vegetarian kitchen.
Brown Lentils
Should be a staple in the veggie household. Better for salads than red lentils.
Low Fat Coconut Milk
Low fat coconut milk allows you to cook up many Asian foods without breaking the calorie bank (I’m talking 1000+ calories per meal).
Petite Diced Canned Tomatoes
Delicious in many soups and stews.
Basmati Rice
Quick to make and tasty. Probably Hauke’s favorite rice type.
Chickpea Flour
Very good high protein flour for dishes like socca or ‘cheela’. Wouldn’t want to miss it in my kitchen.
Flour Tortillas
Important for that lazy quesadilla on weekday evenings!
Bulgur
For when you’re tired of porridge. Also excellent as a rice replacement in salads.
Stir Fry Rice Noodles
Now I really want to make that stir fry in peanut butter sauce!
Green Beans
Good for quick salads and in casseroles.
Pineapple Chunks, Canned
These canned pineapples don’t have any sugar added. Somthing you don’t find everywhere.
Sushi Rice
Not only good for sushi, but also for rice pudding.
Risotto Rice
Can also be used for sushi and rice pudding.
Panko Bread Crumbs
Adds the crispiness on many casseroles. helpful for patties too!
Whole Grain Spaghetti
Contains more fiber than the regular spaghetti.
Egg Noodles
Tasty in soups, as side dishes, and in casseroles. They pair well with creamy sauces and hearty stews.
Beluga Lentils
Beluga lentils are great for salads due to their slightly sturdier consistency.
Polenta
Often ignored, though it can create extremely tasty dishes.
Navy Beans
Mild beans delicious in soups or for dips.
Black Olives, Pitted
Wonderful addition in many Mediterranean dishes.
Crunchy Taco Shells
Wonderful for the easy weeknight dinner. Cuck in whatever you like!
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Organic Maple Syrup
Nothing beats delicious maple syrup on pancakes.
Natural Soy Sauce
Can’t go wrong with the classic Kikkoman!
Pure, Raw & Unfiltered Honey
Tasty high quality honey.
Ground Cinnamon
A staple in any spice rack. No porridge without cinnamon for me.
Ground Cumin Seed
A must-have for various Mexican dishes
Smoked Paprika
Smokey flavour, definitely not for everyone.
Brown Sugar
Tasty alternative to regular white sugar.
Black Pepper
Plain and simple ground black pepper.
Baking Vanilla
Vanilla makes any baking dish tastier.
Chili Flakes
Chili flakes go on almost any of Hauke’s dishes 😉
Baking Soda
This powder is a real ‘Swiss army knife’. It cannot only be used for baking but also for cleaning.
Chia Seeds
Power food with a significant amount of omega-3. This should be a staple in any vegetarian’s household.
Almonds
Probably Hauke’s favorite nut.
Nutritional Yeast
Adds flavour, protein and is vegan. I wouldn’t skip on nutritional yeast!
Sesame Seeds
Wonderful add-on, especially for Asian dishes.
Peanuts, Dry Roasted & Unsalted
Just make sure to not eat them all at once.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil
Enhances so many dishes. Sun-dried tomatoes just bring the flavour.
Oregano, Dried
Oregano is one of the must-haves in any kitchen.
Raisins
We don’t understand how some people grow such a distaste towards raisins. They’re delicious!
Pumpkin Seeds
Excellent for any breakfast muesli or as soup toppings. Always better roasted!
Walnuts
Wonderful, versatile nut. You can even make pestos with it, especially for when pine nuts are just too expensive!
Garlic Powder
Stronger flavor than fresh garlic bulb.
Baking Powder
Essential for baking.
Cashews
Cashews are excellent for smoothies. Theyy work great in Asian dishes too.
Cornstarch
My go-to ingredient to thicken up soups.
Thyme, Dried
Delicious in Mediterranean soups and casseroles.
Sesame Oil (Not Toasted)
Good for stir-fries and other Asian style dishes.
Onion Powder
Excellent for roast potatoes any many other oven roasted veggies.
Flax Seeds
A significant source of omega 3 for vegetarians. A must-have in our opinion.
Turmeric Root, Ground
Many health benefits and very important in the Indian cuisine.
Green Olives, Pitted
Life is better with olives.
Cacao Powder
No added sugar, just cacao powder.
Nutmeg, Ground
Delicious in mashed potatoes!
Sunflower Seeds
Especially tasty when roasted.
Curry Powder
A must-have spice blend for any Westerner wanting to make Asian style dishes.
Cayenne Pepper
Don’t overdose. This stuff is spicy!
Rice Vinegar
Important in the Asian cuisine.
Instant Coffee
For the quick and easy coffe kick.
Agave Syrup
Arguably the tastiest sweetener on earth.
Shredded Coconut
Delicious in pancakes and on mueslis. Love that stuff!
Protein Powder
Simple and straight-forward protein powder.
Mediterranean Capers
Not for everybody, but once you ‘caught the taste’ capers are great!
Hazelnuts
Tasty nuts for any occasion.
Pine Nuts
More expensive than most other nuts, but difficult to beat pesto on a pine nut base.
Pistachios
Probably the most fun nut to eat of them all.
Hemp Seeds
Delicious in smoothies, over salads and muesli. high in protein too!
Basil, Dried
A staple herb in any proper spice rack!
Tabasco Hot Sauce
Tabasco definitely spices up your life.
Parsley, Dried
It’s good enough for when you don’t have fresh parsley at home.
Red Chili Pepper, Crushed
Really adds spice to your dishes!
Sweet Red Chili Sauce
Delicious sauce, not just for the Asian cuisine. Try it with roast potatoes, yum!
Coconut Oil
Good for baking and frying.
White Vinegar
Classic kitchen essential for centuries, probably.
Apricots, Dried
High in iron and good to satisfy those sugar cravings.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Some people eve have a spoonful of apple cider vinegar each morning in a glass of water!
Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
Makes everything better; desperately needed for British food 😉
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate helps satisfying that sugar craving and can even be considered as healthy. Depends on the amount of course.
Tahini Sesame Paste
Very popular in oriental dishes, especially hummus.
Peanut Oil
Good option for high-heat frying.
Sweet Paprika
Delicious spice, especially for roasted vegetables.
Cardamom, Ground
Delicious in a mango lassi or various oriental dishes.
Cranberries, Dried
Wonderfully sour alternatives to raisins. or are raisins the sweet alternative to cranberries?
White Wine Vinegar
Light, clean flavor, great for dressings and marinades.
Coriander Seeds, Ground
Wonderful spice flavour.
Cacao Nibs
Wonderful for desserts and baked goods.
Vegan Basil Pesto
Always good to have a jar or pesto on hand.
Mango Chutney
Dave loves this, especially in curries and chutneys!
Vegan Kimchi
Spicy cabbage. Definitely a grower for the Western tongue. Delicious!
Chili Powder
Not as spicy as cayenne pepper, but it delivers the punch.
Sumac Seasoning
Interesting oriental spice. Give it a try!
Star Anise
Delicious in rice or various desserts.
Green Curry Paste
Wonderful paste to enrich your curry dish.
Yellow Curry Paste
Quick and rich paste, necessary to support any curry powder if you want some flavor in your dish.
Flax Seeds, Ground
Rich in omega-3, a nutrient more difficult to get for us vegetarians.
Rosemary Leaf, Dried
Essential for your roasted veggies, especially potatoes!
Caraway Seeds
Enjoy in soups or roasted veggies.
Cardamom Seeds
An essential ingredient in the Indian cuisine. Also a wonderful alternative if you’re tired of cinnamon.
Raspberry Jam
Tasty raspberry jam!
Buckwheat Flour
Gluten-free whet flour alternative. Can be used for regular baking.
Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Great for sauces and in soups.
Sage Leaf, Ground
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Coriander Seeds
Wonderful oriental flavor, especially when crushed and toasted.
Taco Seasoning
Need a quick weeknight dinner? Tacos are the answer. Speed things up even more with this taco seasoning.
Rice Paper Wraps
Simple to use rice paper for your own spring rolls.
Powdered Sugar
Always good to have at home for your waffles or cake frosting.
Ground Coffee, 100% Arabica
Straight-forward coffee for a reasonable price.
Fajita Seasoning
Wonderful spice mix to enhance your Mexican dishes. Want to make your own fajita mix? Here is our recipe.
Red Wine Vinegar
Drizzle over salads and use in marinades!
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Soy Milk
Soy milk is a staple in our house. We also use oat milk though.
Almond Milk
Very good milk alternative. Make sure to switch thigns up with soy and/ oat milk too!
Mustard
Just a straight-forward mustard.
Vegan Tomato Paste
Gives soups the extra kick or great for a quick and easy home-made pizza.
Hot Chili Sauce, Sriracha
Hauke’s staple sauce. It fits on anything hearty.
Classic Hummus
Staple dip for any vegetarian out there.
Dijon Mustard
Great for those veggie sizzlers and for salad dressings.
Peanut Butter
Just peanuts and done.
100% Tomato Juice
Great base for your, stews, tomato sauces or soups.
Ghee
If you want to create original Indian dishes, you need to get ghee.
Balsamic Cream
Like balsamic vinegar, but with added sugar making it a sweet & sour syrup.
Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
Delicious with basically everything Mexican!
Multi-Spice
This all-in-one jar set keeps your favorite spices conveniently in one place.
Red Pepper Spread
A flavorful spread that adds a spicy kick to your favorite dishes.
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