The Vegan Pantry List That Makes Weeknight Dinner Easier

Build around repeat players

Keep beans, lentils, grains, pasta, canned tomatoes, broth, tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, nutritional yeast, and a few heat sources. The point is not to own every ingredient; it is to give yourself several routes to a satisfying meal.

The weeknight formula

Choose a protein, a carb, a sauce, and something bright. Chickpeas, orzo, lemon-tahini, and herbs are dinner. Check labels whenever a product changes, especially for sauces and stock.