A minimalist pantry list

Below is a surprisingly bare list of foods that can get you through a wide variety of plant-based eating.  You can make nearly any type of cuisine with these ingredients.

nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts, hempseed, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds)

grains (quinoa, buckwheat groats, black rice, wild rice, brown rice, steel-cut oats)

legumes (chickpeas, lentils)

dried fruit (goji berries, dates, figs, raisins)

coconut: powdered, shredded, creamed

seaweed

chickpea miso

wasabi powder

nutritional yeast

mustard

apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar

soy sauce (look for low-sodium versions, or alternatives like liquid aminos)

hot sauce (try a fermented, probiotic version)

raw cacao powder

teas (green, black, herbal)

baking powder and baking soda

arrowroot powder

popcorn kernels

spices: herbs de provence, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, dill weed, sea salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, chipotle pepper powder, crushed red chili pepper flakes, chili powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, bay leaves, whole cumin, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, brown mustard seeds, onion powder, turmeric, curry powder, kelp granules, cinnamon powder, whole cloves, cardamom seeds