E2L/Vegan weekly shopping list
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Mckmain
Cathlete
Okay Tammy...I can try...
romaine lettuce
spinach
tomatoes
red onions
mushrooms
brocolli
asparagus
other veggies you like
fresh fruit in season
frozen fruit (I use for smothies)
avocados (great in salads)
tofu
soymilk
seitan
various types of beans
vegan sour cream
vegan butter
Salad dressing
Pick a couple of recipes from E2L and buy what you need for those...
I cook soups and chilis on sundays for leftovers during the week
HTH...
romaine lettuce
spinach
tomatoes
red onions
mushrooms
brocolli
asparagus
other veggies you like
fresh fruit in season
frozen fruit (I use for smothies)
avocados (great in salads)
tofu
soymilk
seitan
various types of beans
vegan sour cream
vegan butter
Salad dressing
Pick a couple of recipes from E2L and buy what you need for those...
I cook soups and chilis on sundays for leftovers during the week
HTH...
FiddleFit
Cathlete
If you're not following the stringent 6 week program, then you also might want to add to your list:
unsalted nuts
dried fruit (dates, apricots, raisins...)
old fashioned oatmeal
veggie burgers (for nights when you need something super-quick)
lots and lots of fresh fruits and veggies
salsa
hummus
Keep us apprised on how it goes! After about 3 weeks of eating this way, I'm feeling really good, and it's starting to feel "normal."
Sandra
unsalted nuts
dried fruit (dates, apricots, raisins...)
old fashioned oatmeal
veggie burgers (for nights when you need something super-quick)
lots and lots of fresh fruits and veggies
salsa
hummus
Keep us apprised on how it goes! After about 3 weeks of eating this way, I'm feeling really good, and it's starting to feel "normal."
Sandra
onedayatatime
Cathlete
Carole gave you a great list. I'm copying it down for myself!
One item I've recently started buying Imagine brand vegetable broth. You can do alot of things with it:
Cook broth with some broccoli or spinach -- fresh organic or frozen organic -- then puree into soup.
Another soup option: Can heat up the broth, then add small bit of whole wheat grain to the soup. Or you can heat up the broth, add some fresh or frozen greens and some tofu or edamame and soy sauce and a dash of sesame oil. For non vegans, heated broth with egg whites or a whole egg and a little soy sauce
The broth is also good to use to saute vegetables or onions without adding fat
I also buy organic frozen shelled edamame
I sometimes buy Cascadian Farms Organic Frozen Butternut Squash.
Also, cooking dried chic peas in a crockpot in water or the broth and then turning the cooked chic peas into hummus is a great treat and has a good roasted, smoky flavor.
-Barb
One item I've recently started buying Imagine brand vegetable broth. You can do alot of things with it:
Cook broth with some broccoli or spinach -- fresh organic or frozen organic -- then puree into soup.
Another soup option: Can heat up the broth, then add small bit of whole wheat grain to the soup. Or you can heat up the broth, add some fresh or frozen greens and some tofu or edamame and soy sauce and a dash of sesame oil. For non vegans, heated broth with egg whites or a whole egg and a little soy sauce
The broth is also good to use to saute vegetables or onions without adding fat
I also buy organic frozen shelled edamame
I sometimes buy Cascadian Farms Organic Frozen Butternut Squash.
Also, cooking dried chic peas in a crockpot in water or the broth and then turning the cooked chic peas into hummus is a great treat and has a good roasted, smoky flavor.
-Barb
amyg
Cathlete
Wow, I haven't made any "recipes"... just a lot of salads and fruit!
My thing is that I'm needing to go to the store more than once a week now, since I'm eating so much of the food and since it can go bad quickly.
My trash has taken on a whole new smell... which I interpret as a good thing!
My thing is that I'm needing to go to the store more than once a week now, since I'm eating so much of the food and since it can go bad quickly.
My trash has taken on a whole new smell... which I interpret as a good thing!
JAFitMama
Cathlete
I see great ideas here. Her are a few more suggestions:
I keep a good number of canned beans on hand to make soups or salads and found that a number of frozen veggies can help minimize food prep too:
Frozen foods:
chopped onions (at least 1-2 packages per week)
butter beans
chopped sweet green peppers
diced okra
sugar snap peas
leaf spinach
Diced canned tomatoes
bottled minced garlic
tomato paste
dried mushrooms
Barley
tahini or soy nut butter to make hummus
Lemons to make hummus
Good Seasons Salad Dressing Mix (dry)
olive and canola oil
balsamic vinegar
Don't forget low fat soy milk, flax seed, and protein powder if you make smoothies.
A protein powder I like: Naturade Soy-Free Protein booster
Oh, and vanilla for those smoothies
Apples and pears or fresh fruit in season for those afternoon snacks.
Scallions to add mild flavor to salads
High fiber wraps
Soy parmesean cheese and Soy mozerella and for
Eggplant parmesean or whole wheat pasta baked with soy cheeses
Whole wheat pasta
Francisco Rinaldi Garden Style Pasta Pauce has no animal products in it and is to die for!
TVP- Textured vegatable protein and soy cheddar cheese and salsa for "Taco salads"
sweet potatoes to roast too! I cup these into long wedges and lightly salt then roast.
Judy "Likes2bfit"
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I keep a good number of canned beans on hand to make soups or salads and found that a number of frozen veggies can help minimize food prep too:
Frozen foods:
chopped onions (at least 1-2 packages per week)
butter beans
chopped sweet green peppers
diced okra
sugar snap peas
leaf spinach
Diced canned tomatoes
bottled minced garlic
tomato paste
dried mushrooms
Barley
tahini or soy nut butter to make hummus
Lemons to make hummus
Good Seasons Salad Dressing Mix (dry)
olive and canola oil
balsamic vinegar
Don't forget low fat soy milk, flax seed, and protein powder if you make smoothies.
A protein powder I like: Naturade Soy-Free Protein booster
Oh, and vanilla for those smoothies
Apples and pears or fresh fruit in season for those afternoon snacks.
Scallions to add mild flavor to salads
High fiber wraps
Soy parmesean cheese and Soy mozerella and for
Eggplant parmesean or whole wheat pasta baked with soy cheeses
Whole wheat pasta
Francisco Rinaldi Garden Style Pasta Pauce has no animal products in it and is to die for!
TVP- Textured vegatable protein and soy cheddar cheese and salsa for "Taco salads"
sweet potatoes to roast too! I cup these into long wedges and lightly salt then roast.
Judy "Likes2bfit"
If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.
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SRP
Cathlete
I'd like to add millet and brown rice to the list for a little variety in the grains.
Just spend most of your time in the fresh produce, and you'll be fine!
Yes, I do find everything I eat in the regular grocery store, but stuff like seitan and stuff like vegan sour cream will probably only be found in a specialty store.
Just spend most of your time in the fresh produce, and you'll be fine!
Yes, I do find everything I eat in the regular grocery store, but stuff like seitan and stuff like vegan sour cream will probably only be found in a specialty store.
JAFitMama
Cathlete
I find everything at Wegmans, Tammy, including Seitan and vegan sour cream. Is there a Wegmans out your way?
I would also add canned artichoke hearts and bottled roasted peppers to the list.
Judy "Likes2bfit"
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I would also add canned artichoke hearts and bottled roasted peppers to the list.
Judy "Likes2bfit"
If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.
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rjroubi
Cathlete
Sunnyside there is an E2L yahoo group and here is a link to more recipes:
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/etl/index.shtml
I love E2L for it's nutritional benefits;-)
HTH,
Robin:9
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/etl/index.shtml
I love E2L for it's nutritional benefits;-)
HTH,
Robin:9
>Sunnyside there is an E2L yahoo group and here is a link to
>more recipes:
>
>http://www.fatfreevegan.com/etl/index.shtml
>
>I love E2L for it's nutritional benefits;-)
>
>HTH,
>Robin:9
Robin, Thanks for the link, I'm off to check it out.:9
>more recipes:
>
>http://www.fatfreevegan.com/etl/index.shtml
>
>I love E2L for it's nutritional benefits;-)
>
>HTH,
>Robin:9
Robin, Thanks for the link, I'm off to check it out.:9
Have you ever tried Gardenburger Spicy Black Bean burgers? I believe they are vegan, though I don't have a box in the freezer to prove it. They are good! Trader Joe's has a lot of vegan frozen meals. I am actually vegetarian but have many vegan friends and past roomates, and I always thought the toughest thing was finding food to eat on the go, when you don't have time to chop stuff up or steam it. Another tough thing about being vegan is that I could eat a huge plate of veggies and still be hungry. I guess you should add fat? In the form of beans?
I have been a vegetarian for 18 years, and the funny thing is that my parents always kind of took it personally, like I was just trying to rebel against them. They always told me I would grow out of it. They still don't get it. They're like--Boy, you are a REALLY stubborn kid!
Amy:+
I have been a vegetarian for 18 years, and the funny thing is that my parents always kind of took it personally, like I was just trying to rebel against them. They always told me I would grow out of it. They still don't get it. They're like--Boy, you are a REALLY stubborn kid!
Amy:+