A Vegetarian Pantry

There are a few things to consider when building a vegetarian pantry. Whether you’re including more vegetables into your diet or staving off animal products completely, creating a strong pantry will help you build flavors for all of your meals. Vegetables take a bit of a lighter touch, and often need help from fats, ferments, and acids like vinegars and citrus to create well-rounded flavors. Luckily, many of us have most of these ingredients on hand already, like soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and fermented chile sauces like sriracha or sambal.