VictorVegan Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hi all, Hope you all had a great New Year's Eve. I've been at this for about a month, and coming up this week I'm making my first big trip to the grocery store to re-stock my fridge and pantry with essentials. I've got a Whole Foods, a Trader Joe's, and a big Super Stop & Shop (with a pretty good organic section that has some useful stuff) all within easy driving distance. What does your shopping cart look like after a trip to the supermarket? What should I be dead-set, positively sure to grab? I've read some of the stickies in this forum, regarding meals and such, but I was just wondering what an average shopping trip looks like. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Every one of my shopping trips have spinach in the mix. My staples are:spinachkalemustard greens or collard greensorangesceleryonionsgreen peppersbananassea veggiessprouts (alfalfa or broccoli)Lite TofuHummuscoffeetea (green and various herbal) Varies:what ever is on sale on fruits and veggies .... you can easily stock up here. Other Fats:avocadonut butterolives (kept in water and sea salt, no added preservatives)olive oil Nuts & Seeds:sunflowerflax (grind before using)walnutsalmonds (soak before using)coconut oil Powders:Sun Warrior proteinSun Warrior barley powder Other:various spices including garlic (whole) and sea saltsalsa - no added preservatives (unless I have time to make my own)multivit CB12IronCreatineSpirulinaBCAA's Occasionally:BeansFaux MeatsJuice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acesfull Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 romaine lettucespinachturnip greenscelerybok choycarrotsapplesorangeskiwiplumsbananasdatesgrapespapayapearssnap peassnap beansblack beansavocadoshemp seedground flaxpeanut butter im forgettting something but thats okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blabbate Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 kalemustard greens or collard greens How do you (or anyone) generally cook these? I want to work more into my diet, but all the recipes I've found use horribly pork products or are quite time consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 kalemustard greens or collard greens How do you (or anyone) generally cook these? I want to work more into my diet, but all the recipes I've found use horribly pork products or are quite time consuming. raw, or in shakes... dehydrated, steamed, stir fried. Basically any dish you have throw a handful in it. Really simple one is stir fried in olive oil with garlic and sea salt to taste. Most people prefer them without the stem. Also, wrap anything in raw kale, fruit, re fried beans, beans, brown rice, etc. Very tasty I grew up mostly in the south where it's a staple to every meal, so I have my vegan recipes I just throw in a handful and boost the nutrition content of every meal... packed with nutrition, not calories so a win win Oh also, use them in place of lettuce in salads, toppings etc. The first few times the texture takes some getting used to, but after you won't want to go back to lettuce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 For many of my greens, especially the bitter ones, I put them in a big pot of boiling water for about 30-60 seconds. Then I chop them up and add them to carmelized shallots (a lot of them). Seems to take the bitterness out and the shallots get fairly sweet when carmelized. (I slice the shallots in thin rings and saute them in a little olive oil for about 20 minutes over a LOW flame until they're golden) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictorVegan Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 I made the trip to Whole Foods last night and ended up with: Vegetable brothHemp milkRice milkCoconut milkSesame Ezekiel breadAmaranthQuinoaPre-cooked polentaRice noodlesCouscousTofu burgersSoy Swiss cheeseSoybean sproutsBaby portobello mushroomsAvocados, radishes, zucchini, red onionsGrapes, oranges, pears, apples Later this week, I'll be making a trip to Costco for spinach, bell peppers, beans (black, red kidney, and garbanzo), and other smaller stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blabbate Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 For many of my greens, especially the bitter ones, I put them in a big pot of boiling water for about 30-60 seconds. Then I chop them up and add them to carmelized shallots (a lot of them). Seems to take the bitterness out and the shallots get fairly sweet when carmelized. (I slice the shallots in thin rings and saute them in a little olive oil for about 20 minutes over a LOW flame until they're golden)I tried this with collards the other day and it worked great. The boiling pulled the bitterness right out. I think I might even boil them less next time. Next up is kale, and I grabbed some shallots to go with it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hryan77 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 For many of my greens, especially the bitter ones, I put them in a big pot of boiling water for about 30-60 seconds. Then I chop them up and add them to carmelized shallots (a lot of them). Seems to take the bitterness out and the shallots get fairly sweet when carmelized. (I slice the shallots in thin rings and saute them in a little olive oil for about 20 minutes over a LOW flame until they're golden)I tried this with collards the other day and it worked great. The boiling pulled the bitterness right out. I think I might even boil them less next time. Next up is kale, and I grabbed some shallots to go with it. Thanks! Think this would work for Dandelion greens as well?? I bought some once and could barely eat it...they were sooo bitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosso Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Here's some of what I bought a couple of days ago: ApplesOrangesBananasGrapesCollard greensBroccoliKaleTomatoesAvocadosBrazil nutsWalnutsDatesFlax seeds & flax seed oil Assorted canned beansRed lentilsQuinoaNatural peanut butterVegetable brothBrown rice protein powderSoy milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjohanx Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 PotatoesBeansLentilsPeasCollard greensVeggiesFruitsNutsSeedsTofuNutritional yeastMustardVinegar (balsamic, white, red, fruit etc)TahiniCoconut milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livedandlost Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 ApplesBananasOranges and their relativesGrapefruitPeanut ButterOatmealSoy JuiceBreadSpinachWhatever fruits,veggies are on saleRomaine LettuceV8 Berry BlastCarrots!Beans (Black y Red)OnionsPotatoesHot Sauce!Cilantro and the rest of the herbs On Occasione:Trader Joes' Soy Vanilla Ice creamFlax seedSoy ProteinVegan BurgersPopcornPreztelsAlmonds and their relativesTurnipsTofuAgave NectarPeanut ButterLemon Juice Stock up on:Rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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