Versatile Ingredients Pantry Checklist

Keep these on hand for healthy, budget-friendly meals!

Vegetables (fresh, frozen, or canned)

•  Onions

•  Garlic

•  Carrots

•  Celery

•  Bell peppers

•  Potatoes / Sweet potatoes

•  Cabbage / Kale / Spinach

•  Tomatoes (canned or fresh)

•  Zucchini / Squash

•  Broccoli / Cauliflower

Fruits (fresh, frozen, or canned)

•  Bananas

•  Apples

•  Oranges / Citrus

•  Frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries)

•  Canned fruit in juice (peaches, pineapple)

Proteins

•  Eggs

•  Dry beans (black, kidney, chickpeas, lentils)

•  Canned beans (black, pinto, chickpeas)

•  Tofu

•  Peanut butter or other nut/seed butters

•  Nuts and seeds (almonds, sunflower seeds, chia)

Grains / Starches

•  Brown rice

•  Oats (rolled or quick)

•  Pasta / Whole-grain pasta

•  Quinoa

•  Flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)

•  Tortillas / Flatbread

Dairy / Dairy Alternatives

•  Milk / Plant-based milk

•  Yogurt (plain, large tub)

•  Cheese (block or shredded)

Flavor / Cooking Essentials

•  Olive or vegetable oil

•  Vinegar (apple cider, balsamic)

•  Salt & pepper

•  Dried herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary)

•  Spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon)

•  Soy sauce / Tamari

•  Stock cubes or bouillon

Extras for Flexibility

•  Canned tomatoes / Tomato paste

•  Frozen corn or peas

•  Lemon or lime

•  Mustard / Hot sauce / Sriracha

Tip:

Keep this list posted in your kitchen or take a photo on your phone before grocery trips. Buying and stocking these ingredients will make healthy cooking easier, cheaper, and more creative!