This is one of my most tried and true shopping lists. Everything on this list is something I will always have on hand. In California, tacos, veggie burgers, stir-fry, and hummus are pretty much a staple. Everyone loves them and has their “place” for each. This list feels like comfort foods but is a lot of veggies disguised as such. Cilantro and citrus star in most meals and tahini is a stand in for the usual creamy/cheesy flavors we’re used to in American food. The cost is kept down with snacks like apples & oranges, chia pudding, as well as breakfasts like oatmeal. Hummus, PB&J’s and tofu sandwiches are good sack lunches too.

Shopping List:

Total cost of list: ~$140
Enough meals for 2 people for about 2-4 weeks. Based off of California prices and items available at Stater Brother’s.

  • 10 lb Russet Potatoes Bag ($4.19)

  • 5lb Whole Carrots Bag ($3.69)

  • Apples (bag) ($3.19)

  • Oranges (bag) ($5.19)

  • Bakery Rolls (4-6) ($3.69)

  • 4 x Black Beans (@$0.79 each)

  • 2 x Brown Rice (@$1.39 each)

  • 1 x Red Cabbage ($2.50)

  • 2 x Cilantro (@$0.99)

  • Corn Tortillas (80ct) ($3.19)

  • Cucumber ($.99)

  • 2 x Dry Lentils (@$1.69 each)

  • 3 x Frozen Broccoli (@$1.59 each)

  • 2 x Frozen Corn (@$1.59 each)

  • 2 x Frozen Peas (@$1.59 each)

  • 6 x Garbanzo Beans (@$0.79 each)

  • 3 x Garlic (@$0.50 each)

  • 2 x Kale Bunch (@$1.00 each)

  • 2 x Lemon Bag (@$4.19each)

  • Lime Bag ($1.99)

  • Mini Bell Peppers ($3.19)

  • Natural Fruit Spread ($3.19)

  • Natural Peanut Butter ($3.69)

  • Oatmeal ($3.99)

  • Chia Seeds ($4.99)

  • Onion ($0.99)

  • 3 x Soy Milk (@$3.80 each)

  • *Tahini ($8.69) *Splurge item but so worth it for the tahini coleslaw & hummus

  • 6 x Tofu (@$1.59 each)

  • Whole Wheat Bread ($3.19)

  • 2lb x Zucchini (@$1.49 each)

  • 3 x Diced Tomatoes (@$0.79 each)

  • 3 x Cannellini Beans (@$0.99 each)

Items assumed to have on hand (click links to buy): cooking oil, olive oil, seasonings such as turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, chiles, nutritional yeast, sumac, black salt, salt & pepper.

Recipes that can be made from this shopping list:

• Taco Tofu Scramble / Perfect Cast Iron Hashbrowns
• Homemade Hummus
• Pizza Beans
• Orange Chia Pudding
• Zucchini Burgers
• Lemon Tahini Veggie Slaw
• Legumes + Grains + Maize
• Overnight Oatmeal (recipe coming soon!)
• Simple sauce stir-fry (recipe coming soon!)