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Printable Weekly Shopping Lists

Each list lines up with a week of the 30-day meal plan and is sorted by aisle, so you are not zigzagging across the store. Print the page and take the lists with you, or check items off on your phone.

Buy these once. The pantry staples below carry you through the whole month. Everything after is the week-by-week fresh shopping that matches the meal plan.

Pantry staples (buy once)

Grab these at the start; they carry the whole month.

Oils and condiments

  • Olive oil
  • Soy sauce or tamari
  • Maple syrup
  • Peanut butter

Aromatics

  • Garlic
  • Onions

Spices

  • Salt and pepper
  • Curry powder
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Chili powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Turmeric
  • Kala namak (black salt, for eggy tofu)

Seeds and extras

  • Nutritional yeast
  • Ground flaxseed
  • Chia seeds
  • Your B12 supplement

Week 1: Easy Foundations

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Produce

  • Bananas (1 bunch)
  • Apples (4-5)
  • Oranges (3)
  • Berries (1-2 pints)
  • Avocados (4)
  • Baby spinach (1 large bag)
  • Mixed salad greens (1 bag)
  • Carrots (1 bag)
  • Cucumber (2)
  • Tomatoes (3)
  • Sweet potatoes (2)
  • Russet potatoes (2)
  • Bell peppers (3)
  • Yellow onion and garlic

Canned and jarred

  • Black beans (3 cans)
  • Chickpeas (3 cans)
  • White or cannellini beans (1 can)
  • Lentils (2 cans or dry)
  • Marinara or pasta sauce (1 jar)
  • Diced tomatoes (2 cans)
  • Coconut milk (1 can)
  • Corn (1 can)
  • Salsa (1 jar)
  • Hummus (1 tub)

Grains and dry

  • Rolled oats
  • Spaghetti
  • Rice (brown or white)
  • Whole-wheat tortillas
  • Corn tortillas
  • Whole-grain bread
  • Whole-grain crackers
  • Almonds and trail mix
  • Dates
  • Pancake mix or flour

Fridge and freezer

  • Firm tofu (1 block)
  • Veggie burger patties
  • Frozen stir-fry veg mix
  • Frozen edamame
  • Plant milk (soy or oat, half gallon)
  • Soy or coconut yogurt
  • Granola
  • Tahini
  • Dark chocolate

Budget tip: Dry lentils and beans cost a fraction of the canned kind. Cook a big pot, freeze it in portions, and you are set for weeks. Estimated weekly total: $55 to $75 for one person.

Week 2: Global Flavors

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Produce

  • Bananas (1 bunch)
  • Mango (fresh or frozen)
  • Berries (1 pint)
  • Avocados (3)
  • Limes (3) and a lemon
  • Fresh parsley and cilantro
  • Spinach and salad greens
  • Cucumber and tomatoes
  • Broccoli or mixed veg
  • Mushrooms (1 pack)
  • Apples (2)
  • Onion, garlic, ginger

Canned and jarred

  • Chickpeas (2 cans)
  • Black beans (2 cans)
  • Red lentils (dry)
  • Coconut milk (2 cans)
  • Diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • Enchilada or red sauce (1 can)
  • Green curry paste
  • Olives
  • Hummus (1 tub)

Grains and dry

  • Rice noodles
  • Quinoa
  • Rice
  • Pita bread
  • Tortillas
  • Oats
  • Naan (often vegan; check the label)
  • Nori sheets
  • Roasted peanuts
  • Walnuts and granola

Fridge and freezer

  • Firm tofu (2 blocks)
  • Falafel (frozen or boxed mix)
  • Frozen edamame
  • Plant milk (half gallon)
  • Vegan shredded cheese
  • Soy or coconut yogurt
  • Frozen berries (for smoothies)
  • Tamari or soy sauce

Budget tip: A box of falafel mix turns into a dozen patties for a couple of dollars. Estimated weekly total: $60 to $80.

Week 3: Comfort and Batch-Cook

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Produce

  • Bananas (1 bunch)
  • Apples (3) and berries
  • Avocados (3)
  • Russet potatoes (5-6)
  • Carrots and celery
  • Broccoli (2 heads)
  • Bell peppers (2)
  • Spinach or greens
  • Cabbage or slaw mix
  • Mushrooms (optional)
  • Onions and garlic

Canned and jarred

  • Kidney beans (1 can)
  • Black beans (1 can)
  • Pinto beans (1 can)
  • White beans (1 can)
  • Brown or green lentils (dry)
  • Diced and crushed tomatoes (3 cans)
  • Tomato paste
  • Jackfruit in brine (1-2 cans)
  • BBQ sauce and salsa
  • Guacamole or avocados

Grains and dry

  • Pasta (2 boxes)
  • Rice
  • Oats
  • Flour and baking powder (for muffins)
  • Burger or sandwich buns
  • Tortilla chips
  • Popcorn kernels
  • Cashews (raw, for cream)
  • Almonds and trail mix

Fridge and freezer

  • Firm tofu (2 blocks)
  • Teriyaki sauce
  • Vegan cheese (shredded)
  • Plant milk (half gallon)
  • Flatbread or pizza crust
  • Frozen peas and corn
  • Soy or coconut yogurt and granola
  • Dark chocolate

Budget tip: One pot of three-bean chili feeds you for three or more meals. Make it once, eat it all week. Estimated weekly total: $55 to $75.

Week 4: Confident Cook

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Produce

  • Bananas and berries
  • Apples (2)
  • Avocados (3)
  • Bell peppers (4, for stuffing)
  • Cauliflower (1 head)
  • Potatoes (4-5)
  • Large portobello mushrooms (2)
  • Mixed salad veg and greens
  • Cabbage or slaw mix
  • Kale or chard
  • Onions, garlic, ginger

Canned and jarred

  • Chickpeas (3 cans)
  • Black beans (2 cans)
  • Brown or green lentils (dry)
  • Crushed tomatoes (2 cans)
  • Coconut milk (1 can)
  • Tikka masala or curry sauce (1 jar)
  • Pasta sauce (1 jar)
  • Hummus and salsa

Grains and dry

  • Rice
  • Pasta
  • Quinoa
  • Oats
  • Panko breadcrumbs (for tofu katsu)
  • Tortillas
  • Popcorn and dark chocolate
  • Mixed nuts and seeds

Fridge and freezer

  • Firm and extra-firm tofu (2)
  • Plant milk (half gallon)
  • Vegan butter
  • Vegan cheese and pizza crust
  • Pancake or waffle mix
  • Vegan ice cream
  • Soy or coconut yogurt and granola

Budget tip: Make a double batch of lentil bolognese and freeze half. Future you gets a dinner for nothing. Estimated weekly total: $60 to $80.

Lists in hand? Open the 30-day plan and start with Day 1. Missing an ingredient at the store? The swap guide covers what to grab instead.