VetoMeato: Slay Veganuary with these staples

Doing Veganuary and new to plant-based cooking? These store-cupboard staples will help you sail through the month meat-free, say the experts at Cambridge’s VetoMeato

B12 Flakes

Ideal for: Making a cheese sauce

Suggested dishes: Cauliflower cheese, lasagne, moussaka

Vegemite

Ideal for: Making gravy, adding depth of flavour to sauces

Suggested dishes: Roasts, soups

Ginger, Garlic & Chilli Flakes

Ideal for: Adding flavour to just about everything

Suggested dishes: Curries, broths

Rose Harissa Paste

Ideal for: Adding warm spice

Suggested dishes: Kebabs, flatbreads - anything Middle Eastern

Miso Paste

Ideal for: Creating a rich and salty base for sauces

Suggested dishes: Roasted veggies, stir fries, soups, broths

Oatly Milk & Cream

Ideal for: Using in place of the dairy versions, eg in coffee and tea, on breakfast

Suggested dishes: Desserts, including ice cream

Vegan Mince & Sausages

Ideal for: Subbing for meat in everything from burgers to toad-in-the-hole

Suggested dishes: Larb curry, meatballs, chilli, tacos, stews

Firm Tofu

Ideal for: Baking or shallow frying

Suggested dishes: Buddha bowls, breakfast scramble

Udon Noodles

Ideal for: Using as (a thicker and satisfying) alternative to egg noodles

Suggested dishes: Stir fries, ramen, broths

Veg Stock

Ideal for: Creating a base and adding flavour

Suggested dishes: Stews, soups

Oreos & Jammie Dodgers

Ideal for: A treat!

Suggested dishes: Afternoon snack

Vegan Cheese & Mayo

Ideal for: Using in place of the dairy versions, eg as toppings, in salads

Suggested dishes: Quick lunchtime sandwich

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