I recently visited my local vegetarian and vegan food wholesalers. They have some great products, so I thought I’d share a haul from my shopping trip! I love vegetarian food – and this shop just has so many interesting and delicious foods on offer…
Cooking as a vegetarian
As a vegetarian, it can be hard to find cheap and easy-to-cook student meals – so I like to stock up on products before returning to University.
I got this idea because I was seeing lots of haul posts around the blogosphere, and I wanted to contribute one that’s a bit different.
I bought lots of tins that will last me a long time. After all, who doesn’t want warm, wholesome food during the winter? All the food came in lovely brown bags too, very sustainable!
Three bean chilli
Look how delicious this chilli looks! Packed with organic beans and ingredients, this is a cheap and easy student meal that can be cooked in under five minutes.
It’s vegetarian (and vegan), containing organically-produced vegetables, which contributes to protecting the environment and wildlife. It looks so tasty, and I can’t wait to make it one cold winter’s evening after coming in from a long day of lectures.
Chickpea and bean tagine
Another tin full of vegetarian and vegan goodness! This vegetarian meal idea looks absolutely delicious… If I get a cold this term, I’m definitely going to cook myself a big pot of this spicy tagine to build up my immune system.
Chickpeas are full of protein, too, which is perfect for vegetarians or vegans who need some extra protein in their diets.
Baked beans with Lincolnshire-style sausages
How cute is this tin of “sausage” and beans? Any vegetarians or vegans will know the struggle of finding great comfort food they can eat. But this meal is suitable for anyone and it’s fantastic for lunch or dinner on a cold winter’s night.
I can’t wait to try this tin – I’ve not had sausages and beans for so long!
Sustainable soaps
This isn’t food, but these soaps are just so lovely – and they smell so good! Produced ethically using all-natural ingredients, these Suma soaps are fantastic for delicate skin. The two soaps are lavender and rose and geranium, and I can’t wait to use them at University.
Because they smell so nice, they’re also fantastic for popping in clothes drawers, giving your clothes a soft and delicate fragrance. The brand is an ethical and natural company.
I can’t wait to get into these healthy meals when I get back to University – they should ward off any illnesses!
Are you vegetarian or vegan? Do you like posting hauls when you go on shopping trips? What’s your favourite warm winter meal?
Let me know all your thoughts below 🙂
Happy reading x
Not-So-Modern Girl 
The proof is in the pudding. While convenient, when they put vegetables in a can they lose some of their nutritional value, plus they add preservatives and in some cases sugar. Check the ingredients on the label as to what all is in there and try to alternate with fresh veggies for maximum benefits. Myself I have moved away from processed foods and sugar as much as possible…fresh meat, veggies, make our own sauces, salad dressings, even pasta. Tough as a student. But I either ate dorm food or fraternity meals, sprinkled liberally with lots of pizza. In the lean times, I’d “borrow” catchup packets and crackers from MacDonald’s, add hot water, and make tomato soup.
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That’s very true, but for me I would argue MacDonald’s and pizza have less nutritional value than a can of vegetable chilli, although of course, like you say, you’d have to check the label. As a vegetarian I find these foods are brilliant for a quick fix after a late lecture or seminar, but I appreciate the tips 🙂
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I prefer to eat mostly vegetarian convenience foods. I can’t handle buying bunches of fresh produce and spending tons of time cooking & portioning stuff just for one person. I’m committed to writing. So, I do love all convenient options, though am not fond of beans. My fave meals involve veggies, eggs, rice, cheese, pasta, combos. I’m happy to find a nice post rather than the usual mockery from meat eaters. ❤️
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Omg, portioning for one person is so difficult- I always make tonnes too much (which isn’t a bad think I guess haha). I love eggs, and pasta too 🙂 Thank you so much ❤
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I’ve found that when eating out, I lean more vegetarian. I think there have been enough food-borne illnesses in certain restaurants that gives me creeps. I don’t eat at Chipotle any more, for example.
At home, we eat leaner meats for the most part, and seafood. My husband likes to enjoy a good steak every now and then. As for hearty meals, we love mushroom pasta alla vodka, Crock-Pot chili, and Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup!
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Ah that’s very true, sometimes it can be worrying not knowing where the meat has come from! Ooh, those sound like great veggie options, thanks for sharing 🙂
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I’ve been meaning to try those Suma beans with sausages. I’m also getting into the soap bars rather than hand wash, shower gel etc. Great post ♥️
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Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy them 🙂
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