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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