Whole grains
- Brown rice (short-grain)
- Rolled oats
- Quinoa
- Soba noodles
- Steel-cut oats
- Basmati brown rice
- Wild rice
- Polenta
- Corn tortillas
- Kasha
- Oat groats
- Buckwheat
Flours
- Whole-wheat pastry flour
- Whole-wheat flour (for yeasted bread)
- Kamut or spelt flour
- Oat flour
Legumes
- Black beans
- Chickpeas
- White beans
- Lentils (brown and red)
- 2 to 3 cans of cooked beans
- Kidney beans
- Split peas
- Black-eyed peas
Nuts and seeds
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Sesame seeds
- Nut butter (peanut, almond, or sesame)
- Sunflower seeds
- Pecans
- Cashews
Fats and oils
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Butter
- Unrefined sesame oil
- Ghee
- Unrefined coconut oil
Natural flavorings and spices
- Stock (chicken or vegetable)
- Sea salt
- Tamari (soy sauce)
- Canned tomatoes
- Maple syrup
- Balsamic vinegar
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Tumeric
- Chipotle chiles
- Oregano
- Mirin or wine
- Honey
- Coconut milk
- Sucanat, rapadura, or other unrefined sugar
- Apple-cider vinegar
Produce (longer shelf life)
- Garlic
- Onions
- Ginger
- Raisins
- Shallots
Produce (shorter shelf life)
- Salad greens
- Dark leafy greens
- Apples
- Potatoes
- Lemons or limes
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, or basil are handy)
- Eggs, tofu, or chicken
- Plain whole-milk yogurt
- Sharp Cheddar cheese