So you’re probably envisioning a sad vegan eating lettuce at a barbecue. Or thinking “What rabbit food” are they eating next. These are the kinds of stereotypes that make me smile. The truth is we vegans LOVE to eat. We’re all about flavor-packed, cruelty-free feasts.
And if we’re craving a recipe or dish we can absolutely MAKE it vegan. There are so many vegan copy- cat recipes out there. As well as world vegan dishes (you had no idea were vegan) and don’t need to be veganized.
Veganism: is a lifestyle and dietary choice where vegans avoid all forms of animal exploitation. It goes beyond a diet, emphasizing a commitment to cruelty-free living and sustainability.
Turning vegan has improved my relationship with food and made me want to explore different foods and dishes, whereas before I never really bothered. It’s forced to me look at other foods out there and create new recipes.
Alright, wondering what CAN vegans eat? Here’s a COMPLETE list of foods:
Foods Vegans Can Eat:
Fruits:
- Apples
- Bananas
- Berries
- Oranges
- Grapes
- Mangoes
- Pineapples
- Kiwi
Vegetables:
- Leafy greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Bell peppers
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Cauliflower
Legumes:
- Lentils
- Chickpeas
- Black beans
- Kidney beans
- Peas
- Pinto beans
- Soybeans
- Green beans
Whole Grains:
- Quinoa
- Rice (brown, white)
- Oats
- Barley
- Bulgur
- Farro
- Millet
- Buckwheat
- Spelt
- Sorghum
- Teff
- Amaranth
- Freekeh
- Einkorn
- Fonio
Nuts and Seeds:
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Cashews
- Sesame seeds
- Macadamia nuts
Plant-Based Proteins:
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Seitan
- Edamame
- Lentil protein
- Chickpea protein
- Black bean protein
- Hemp protein
- Pea protein
- Brown rice protein
- Spirulina
- Chlorella
Plant-Based Milk a.ka Dairy Alternatives:
- Almond milk
- Soy milk
- Coconut milk
- Oat milk
- Cashew milk
- Rice milk
- Hemp milk
- Flax milk
- Macadamia milk
- Vegan cheese
- Vegan cream cheese
- Vegan butter
Healthy Fats:
- Avocado
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Flaxseed oil
- Chia oil
- Walnut oil
- Hemp oil
- Peanut butter
Plant-Based Sweeteners:
- Maple syrup
- Agave nectar
- Date syrup
- Coconut sugar
- Stevia
- Brown rice syrup
- Molasses
- Fruit puree
Herbs and Spices:
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Garlic
- Ginger
Alternative Flours:
- Chickpea flour
- Potato flour
- Cassava flour
- Sorghum flour
- Teff flour
- Arrowroot flour
- Coconut flour
Plant-Based Snacks:
- Air-popped popcorn
- Veggie chips
- Rice cakes
- Nutritional yeast popcorn
- Vegan granola bars
- Dried fruits
- Roasted chickpeas
Vegan Sweets and Desserts:
- Dark chocolate
- Vegan cookies
- Sorbet
- Vegan ice cream
- Fruit sorbet popsicles
- Energy balls
- Vegan brownies
Condiments and Dressings:
- Hummus
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Vegan mayonnaise
- Tahini
- Balsamic vinaigrette
- Nutritional yeast
List of Foods Vegans Can’t Eat:
Animal Products:
- Meat (beef, pork, lamb, poultry, game)
- Fish
- Shellfish
Dairy:
- Milk
- Cheese
- Butter
- Yogurt
- Cream
Eggs:
- Chicken eggs
- Duck eggs
- Quail eggs
- Fish roe
Honey:
- Traditional honey
Certain Additives:
- Carmine (red coloring from crushed beetles)
- Shellac (a resin from lac bugs)
- Some food colorings derived from insects
Gelatin:
- Derived from animal collagen
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