Use this handy checklist of staples, canned goods and flavor boosters to stock your pantry with all the essentials you need to create unique and tasty meatless recipes.
Basics
- Whole-wheat bread
- Tortillas and pizza crusts
- Whole-wheat pasta
- Rice (brown, wild, Arborio, basmati)
- Dried and canned beans
- Flour and cornmeal
- Couscous
- Whole grains (barley, millet, quinoa, bulgur)
- Olive and canola oil
- Garlic
- Onions
- Potatoes
Main elements
- Veggie burgers, sausage, crumbles, etc.
- Low-fat vegetable broth and soups
- Vegetable stock cubes and gravy granules
- Canned tomatoes (whole, diced, paste)
- Marinara and pasta sauce
- Canned and frozen vegetables and fruits
- Peanut and other nut butters
Flavor boosters
- Vinegars (red wine, balsamic, sherry)
- Dark sesame oil
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Miso
- Tahini
- Mustard
- Salsa
- Dried herbs
- Peanut butter
- Bottled roasted red bell peppers
- Chiles
- Sun-dried tomatoes or tomato paste
- Dried fruit
- Nuts and seeds
- Jellies and preserves
- Olives
- Dried mushrooms
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Sue (08/01/2010 23:10:26 PM)
I need to know how to receive coupons., Thanks!
Eric Miller (08/04/2009 19:17:42 PM)
Have you ever thought of making a veggie pork roll slices. I know its a Philadelphia food, but I can't get over how much your bacon tastes like pork roll. I have tried to make it from your bacon but I can't get it to hold together.Thanks!
Jessika (06/23/2009 13:51:04 PM)
I love your products but you guys need to work on making economy sized packaging. The small packages kill those of us (economically) who regularly use your products within a large family. But again, your products are excellent! My husband and toddler are not vegetarians (I am), but thanks to you they are beginning to lean in that direction!
Dawn R Milford (04/17/2009 18:40:30 PM)
I ALSO NEED COUPONS NOW!!!
Cheryl (02/21/2009 10:31:00 AM)
Like many others' comments, your products are excellent. Grillers and your hot dogs work especially well for quick, hot meals. When working from home, the hot dog is a favorite hot lunch. Thanks!
char heller (10/28/2008 12:49:16 PM)
my daughter loves the veggie nuggets
kay lewis (10/26/2008 23:34:24 PM)
I NEED COUPONS NOW!!!
Lee (10/24/2008 13:18:42 PM)
Target, Walmart, Trader Joes all have morning star products that cost less than they do in the super markets.
elaine (10/17/2008 18:36:49 PM)
great website and I love your products
Th (06/17/2008 21:19:59 PM)
I am a "new" vegetarian. Trying to find ideas for meals and my sister referred me to this website. It is very helpful! I would also like to request coupons or other money-saving opportunities. I live in Hawaii where groceries are not exactly cheap and a box of Morningstar Burgers cost close to $6... so every little bit would be a great help..
Mi (06/14/2008 16:21:11 PM)
I have found that you do have to look around. Discount grocery super centers have a few things, but our local grocery store (a county market chain) has a lot more. They swap back and forth as to what is cheaper so you have to shop around. They are expensive, but I guess you have to pay more to have healthier food.
Rosalie (05/12/2008 21:54:06 PM)
Re cost of M'star products: It definitely pays to shop around. Neighborhood grocery stores in western Massachusetts sell Buffalo Wings, Grillers Prime & a few others for $2.68. Other value stores give good cents-off coupons when you buy several at regular price -- we eat a lot of Grillers, so almost always buy with coupons.
Anna (05/05/2008 13:00:00 PM)
This is directed toward Doreen. I have noticed myself that in the regular big grocery stores, Morningstar Farms products are really expensive. Try going to a retail super-centre, items are much cheaper. I purchased some crumbles for $2.58, if I would have purchased at the regular grocery store, I would have paid almost $4.
Amanda (04/16/2008 14:48:14 PM)
This is a reasonable list not only for veggie lovers, but for those trying to move out on their own for the first time or unsure of what should be in their pantry. I would still recommend milk or a milk-like product however, because there is much that milk can be used in, especially for those making their own sauces. Also, with the broths, even with some of the low-fat varieties still check for MSG (monosodium glutamate) and other nasty stuff, and this list will send people well on their way for a healthy living style.
Lyric (04/10/2008 20:13:37 PM)
I'm glad to see this list is printable, but disappointed that I can't export it in a word or other adaptable format so I can add/subtract to fit my own needs.
Doreen (04/09/2008 18:58:16 PM)
I'm new at becoming a vegetarian. I just made a trip to a large grocery store, which is 30 miles from my home, thinking they would have a large selection of organic and frozen vegetarian foods. I found the selection not to what was expected. The cost was certainly a "shock". I did make a purchase, but will continue to search for a store that has more of a selection of your products and at a more reasonable cost. Do you issue coupons to save on your frozen foods? Thank you.