Top 10 plant-based ingredients to always have in your kitchen
For simple, quick and balanced meals, these ingredients are essential for a well-organized plant-based and gluten-free kitchen:
With these ingredients on hand, you'll always be ready to whip up something delicious and healthy.
- Canned chickpeas: Perfect for hummus, salads, curries or even veggie patties.
- Lentils (coral or green): Sources of protein and fiber, ideal for soups, dahls, salads or as a base for burgers plants.
- Brown or basmati rice: A classic, versatile and naturally gluten-free accompaniment.
- plant-based milk (almond, oats, soy, etc.): Essential for smoothies, porridges, pastries or simply with cereals.
- Chia or flax seeds: Rich in omega-3, they are perfect for thickening puddings, replacing eggs or adding to yogurts.
- Certified gluten-free oats: For porridges, homemade granolas, cookies or as a binder in certain preparations.
- Nuts, almonds and sunflower seeds: For a crunchy touch in salads, bowls, or as a nutritious snack.
- Tofu or tempeh: Excellent sources of vegetable proteins, they can be marinated, grilled, sautéed or crumbled.
- Rice or buckwheat flour: Basics for gluten-free baking, pancakes or pancakes.
- Spices: turmeric, cumin, paprika, herbs de Provence... They are the key to flavoring and spicing up all your dishes!