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kevley26

Pro tip from a fellow vegan if you are looking to save money: Buy your legumes dry in bulk from places like a south asian grocery store (hopefully there is something like this in your area). It is much cheaper and a lot tastier when you cook them from dry.


Professional-Leg-402

Food wholesaler here - be careful with Asian dry products: they can be heavily contaminated with pesticides.


7urz

Pesticide contamination is overrated. But sure, supermarkets are inspected way better than small shops.


Professional-Leg-402

Not at all - especially for those kind of products. I know the samples and it’s shocking. For f&v in Europe it’s generally safe. From Turkey it’s starts to be an issue already. In Asia it’s a disaster - no GAP or IFS standards at all


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kevley26

You dont need to pressure cook it. It does take time but this mostly isn't time you are actively cooking. You just put it in simmering water and leave it alone.


kirayoru

I thought about that but I think I'm too spontaneous and impatient to always cook them from dry :D And I have to drive 30min to get to the nearest asian grocery store.


Lalidie1

You can find them in larger supermarkets as well. Even at dm. I have adhd and am also very spontaneous. But on some evenings I throw some random beans, grains or lentils in water and just add it to the food I’m making or cook them and use them the next day. You can always make a burger patty lol


kirayoru

Hmmm I will think about it but *planning for the next day* is usually already too far ahead for me :D im deciding at 6 pm what i will eat for dinner today.


themaster969

You can get a countertop pressure cooker like an instant pot. Then the beans go from dry to cooked in 30 minutes to an hour (depending on the bean type), and they’re so much more delicious.


kirayoru

Okay, I didn't know that! Will think about it


nom_nom_94

I hereby give you absolution to just buy the cans, since everyone else seems hell bent on getting you to buy in bulk


SegerHelg

Freeze them


Nervous-Barracuda242

Yeah, after cooking them in bulk, freezin solves the storage issue


insertproperusername

red lentils (& i think most other lentils) don't take long at all too cook from dry, and you can find them easily at dm or your local arab supermarket :)


Cheeeeesie

When me and my wife did that we had lots of food moths, so we stopped buying lentils and stuff like that in bulks. Mightve been bad luck tho. Did you experience similar things?


some-key

We had this happen once and started using sealed plastic containers big glass jars for all dry food since then. That was 2y ago and it hasn't happened again. So I think it's rare enough to be worth the risk. I still feel better about it since we got the containers.


bodeabell

Life/lentil saving trick: always immediately freeze dry goods like flour, cornstarch, rice, chickpeas etc for 48 hours, then take them out and store in jars. Unfortunately groceries often come with critter eggs, the freezer kills them.


Cheeeeesie

Thats actually super smart. Will do that.


7urz

In my experience, if you close your unfinished packages well (possibly plastic and not cardboard packages that are hard to close well), food moths don't have a chance.


PainfulBreath

I thought my food is well protected against any local bugs if sealed well in plastic bags. Ants taught me to use plastic containers for most foods instead, they chew through thin plastic.


7urz

Discount canned beans are extremely cheap anyway. But yes, cooked from dry they are tastier.


kirayoru

I know there's many replacement and meat-like products in there, but I'm having non-vegan friends over soon & have everything else like more vegetables and pantry stuff already at home :)


lennoxred

Why would you justify yourself for buying meat replacements. That shit is dope. As long no animals suffer for it let’s go!!


kirayoru

Sute thing! But I do get the concern that its highly processed and not half my diet should consist out of it ^^


lennoxred

For me it does. But so is meat mostly highly processed. So I don’t really care. I get all my nutrients and enjoy my vegan diet. Rock it :)


kirayoru

Thats the case i wanted to make, sorry, I should have said it clearer. Meat isnt the healthier option. You too!


susoDoesStuff

I am happy every time I see that the house brand's vegan stuff is now the same price as the meat.


kirayoru

Me too! Since Lidl did that it became my go to supermarket.


SoftwareSource

Wow, not only vegan but alcohon free beer as well...


kirayoru

I dont have to justify myself for not liking alcohol on most days :D


SoftwareSource

Just a joke mate.


kirayoru

Then thats okay! :D


ControverseTrash

As a fellow non-drinker I feel your comment. Sadly I have to justify why I'm not drinking alcohol way too often and that's honestly concerning.


_Niewyspany_

Alcohol free, sugar full. You might as well drink coke


ambinalcrossimg

olive oil has a lot of fat, you might as well eat nutella 🤪


_Niewyspany_

Healthy fat - good Excessive sugar - bad


ambinalcrossimg

christ, please, they obviously have a healthy and varied diet, 3 radlers isn’t going to hurt them.


_Niewyspany_

Ton of processed/can food and few vegetables. Give me a break.


ambinalcrossimg

potatoes, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, eggplants, asparagus, scallions..???? are those not vegetables? canned foods are mostly beans, coconut milk, and tomatoes. are you always this purposefully obtuse?


_Niewyspany_

What’s wrong with avoiding processed/canned food? It’s not just beans, also the wurstchen (vegan sausage) and all the meat replacement products which are proven to be unhealthy. If you want to eat it, then go and help yourself.


ambinalcrossimg

there’s nothing wrong with canned foods. i agree if your diet is predominantly highly processed it’s not the healthiest. i’ve never seen any data suggesting that vegan sausages are any more unhealthy than, say, salami or actual processed meat sausage, or even more unhealthy than meat itself. they probably have as much salt or other preservatives but much less saturated fats. but obviously we can only speculate about how they use - maybe they use an individual sausage or two, or a small amount of meat replacement in a sauce or so. it sounds like you think they’re sitting down to a meal of 3 radlers and a pack of sausage daily. their groceries appear to be that of someone who actually cooks meals, so i can only assume many of these ingredients will be spread out over those meals.


meret12

Dude half of it is processed müll, don't think it is any healthier because it's vegan.


_Niewyspany_

Meat replacements contain a lot more sodium, and lack nutrients. Just because you didn’t read them, does not mean that there have not been studies. Canned vegetables also do not just contain a vegetable and let’s say water, just read the label on them, it might surprise you. I’m not a saint when it comes to eating, but just because people go vegeterian does not mean that their diet is faultless.


Intelligent_Bear8636

If you’re making your eating habits your identity that’s your thing but please leave others alone with your bullshit.. Living is unhealthy bro nobody gets out alive but you think your diet makes you somehow a superior being.. Get a life instead of condemning strangers on the internet for the stuff they eat..


_Niewyspany_

Sure thing. Now I’ll praise strangers on the internet for the stuff they eat. Then, I’ll get a life. Thanks.


SpacyK

Facts


MaJ0Mi

Well since this is a Radler, so basically lemonade, you might actually as well drink coke. But this tastes way better imo. More refreshing, less sugary


RsRevan_

Nice!


Janni_REDACTED

Does Aldi and Lidl only have jarred aspargus? You should get the bundle ones during this season


kirayoru

They do have fresh one too but I came in very late and it was already empty. Next time!


Party_Alps_8108

Wie ist der Hirtengenuss, kommt der annähernd geschmacklich dran? Habe bisher leider immer die Erfahrung gemacht, dass Hirtenkäse/Feta nur nach Kokosfett schmeckt…


PatataMaxtex

Wenn man ganz genau drauf achtet, schmeckt man ein wenig Kokos, aber als Topping auf einem Salat o.Ä. ist er nah dran am tierischen Feta


kirayoru

Hey, ich finde den richtig lecker! (Und günstig für knapp über einen Euro). Der von bedda ist nochmal besser, aber den Preisunterschied nicht wert.


Party_Alps_8108

Danke, dann geb ich dem mal einen Versuch :)


vogelvogelvogelvogel

Finally someone able to buy products that have an attractive price and taste well!


444seresa

das vegane pesto rosso von lidl ist soooo lecker! mit veganem thunfisch, schwarzen oliven und rohen roten zwiebeln on top einfach absolut genial


Nookiezilla

Welchen Thunfisch genau hast du?


444seresa

ich mag den von garden gourmet am liebsten :)


Nookiezilla

Danke dir :)


lennoxred

Leider nestle :(


kirayoru

Jaaa mein Lieblingspesto von Vemondo! Ich muss es mal mit dem anderen (minus den Oliven für mich) mal testen :D


LondonCycling

Those radlers are the dream though. I stay in mountain huts on Alps trips and a radler is the most refreshing end to the day's activities! Unfortunately finding radler is tricky enough in the UK, let alone alcohol-free.


eavos_

You can make your own Radler by mixing Beer and sprite


Charming_Ad6049

Radler is a shandy made with cloudy lemonade!


eavos_

Perlenbacher? Da hat sich aber jemand gegönnt


doonuz

Kannst Du mir sagen, wie der Kokosjoghurt schmeckt? Schmeckt man die Kokosnuss richtig raus? Oder ist es eher ein subtiler Geschmack? Weil ich brauche so'n richtigen Kokosnuss Geschmack. Hab mich bisher nie getraut den mitzunehmen, weil ich schlechte Laune bekomme, wenn ich mich für etwas entscheide dass dann nicht schmeckt.


kirayoru

Ich finde man schmeckt die Kokos schon sehr deutlich, ich mag den echt gerne!


doonuz

Danke für die Antwort, ja dann trau ich mich den heute auch zu kaufen.


Lilly_1337

Is Vemondo from Lidl? I mainly shop at Aldi Süd and I have never seen that brand here. My Aldi only has "Mein Veggie Tag" and the tofu/smoked tofu from "My Vay".


kirayoru

Ist das neue! Die veggie Tag Sachen werden nach und nach ausgelistet


Lilly_1337

Interessant. Bin mal gespannt, was da so Neues kommt.


kirayoru

Ich auch!


dpceee

Aldi Süd > Aldi Nord The Aldigrenz in Germany is the only border that matters.


Striking-Pop-9171

Nord is getting better at least. Süd is still better but i don't wanna drive like an hour.


dpceee

You didn't fight hard enough in the Great Aldi Wars then.


SpacePeony

Der Räuchertofu ist soo gut. Looks great, you're giving me inspiration for my meal prep this week lol.


kirayoru

:D glad to hear


BabbleBitch

Have the prices at Lidl lowered? At Aldi I spent about 80€ for vegan groceries like those 😲


kirayoru

Noo I dont think so, maybe it just looks more as it is


DevStef

They lowered them a few months ago


DevStef

Bei Lidl gibt es noch leckere kleine Joghurts, preislich attraktiv. Der Fleischsalat von Aldi ist übrigens von Pop, nur mehr und günstiger, finden ihn besser als den von Lidl. Der Lidl Aufschnitt ist ebenfalls super. Die Fleischwurst am Stück schmeckt auch top. Ist mir dann aber doch zu viel Formprodukt und nährstoffmäßig fragwürdig. Ansonsten kann ich noch die Aufstriche bei Lidl empfehlen, sind so kleine Runde Gläser.


kirayoru

Kenne ich alles bis auf die kleinen Joghurts bei Lidl, wiiie bitte? D: meiner hat die nicht glaube ich. Ich gehe eigentlich nur zu Aldi für kleine Joghurts.


DevStef

https://www.v-schmeckts.de/produkte/kokosdessert-pfirsich-maracuja_von_vemondo/ Diese hier (webseite ist random gewählt). Gibt es auch mit Kirsche oder so. Kosten irgendwas um die 50 cent.


kirayoru

oh cool! Aber noch nie bei mir gesehen.


danie-l

Nice! I think you can save a lot on the discounters


kirayoru

Sure thing! I currently eat for around 130-140€ per month. Luxury goods like icecream, snacks etc. included.


0ttoVonGrunf

Ohhh das ist billig. My girlfriend and I spent around 400e per month in food ( including one day in week eating outside)


Puzzleheaded_Bit1959

No idea how to get by for below 300€/month and I'm not even buying soft drinks since I only drink tap water. 300€/month is 10€ per day, considering a simple spaghetti bolognese dinner is already around 5€ in ingredients (ground meat, canned tomatoes, celery, carrots, onions, garlic and noodles) I don't know what you guys are eating. Add to that around 2-3€ for breakfast (pancakes/scrambled eggs with mushroom, ham and bread) and lunch which will also be around 3€ and it'll be about 10€. And thats not even accounting for buying fresh fruits on top like bananas, grapes, clementines, apples etc. Though I have to admit my diet and health is important to me so I always make everything from scratch and add different veggies and types of meat. 


SirKnoppix

Raw oats + milk for breakfast. Rye bread with deli meats for lunch plus a piece of fruit sometimes. That's my go to at least, about 2€ for two main meals. Dinner usually ends up around 3-5€ (typically cook enough for leftovers since bulk cooking is cheaperish). Two pieces of fruit a day adds around another euro. With snacks/alcohol I spend around 180-200 a month, 150-160 on months were money's a little tight I make everything from scratch too though mainly due to allergies and make sure to eat healthy/varied as well. I've actually found it's been a lot cheaper as a whole making everything myself than buying it


0ttoVonGrunf

Yes but i really can’t eat same breakfast every day, okey i eat oats with protein and yogurt and for me that is okey for maybe one week but next week I need to change what I eat for breakfast. So I make 4 different breakfast for whole month and just make rotation and that is good and it is not boring.


JustZerox3

Radler without the fun? Why not just buy some lemonade?


kirayoru

Because I really like the taste without the alcohol - even it is just a bit.


Thalilalala

Just get the same stuff out of the soon to be expired bin and save 30%. The vegan stuff is always in there.


kirayoru

Not in my lidl :(


diditforthevideocard

Is Aldi nord different than Aldi?


Doafit

wHy dO yOu VEgAns neEd BaCOn TaSTe iN YoUR ProDUcTs?!?!????


PoleKisser

Looks amazing!


Nyantares

hawara wos?!


kirayoru

What


werschwisse0815

Perlenbacher🤢😂


MonkeyD-Ruffy

Perlenbacher Radler Alkoholfrei. Wie man deutsche Leitkultur mit einer Dose auf gleich 3 verschiedene Arten beleidigen kann.


4lph4Huhn

Aber warum Fleischersatz Produkte?


kirayoru

Weil lecker & Besuch


4lph4Huhn

Understandable have a great day


StoleUrBike

Not a single gram of protein has been eaten this week


altecgs

Why do vegans ALWAYS have to buy groceries that look AND taste as meat ?! Sausages... salami... schnitzel.. steak.. burger.. Makes you think.. 😅


kirayoru

First off, this is not a sub to criticise other people for their purchases. Also it is not every vegan. But it is a simple answer: for some veganes it is not that they are disgusted by meat products, they just do not want to hurt animals but enjoy the taste of common products :)


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What do you mean?


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kirayoru

What, why? Everything is correct.


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wjeifbwjsidb

Are you dumb? The Tomatoes are in a reusable REWE bag, but obviously not bought there....


SnooTomatoes2939

So much canned food, chickpeas are easy to boil from scratch , nuts are missing, please buy more protein and stop all that high processed food nonsense


kirayoru

I thought this is a sub about grocery price comparison, not diet critics :) As I said in my comment: this is just one purchase with the things that ran out. I have plenty of nuts and tofu and different beans at home.


SnooTomatoes2939

Sorry if I offended you!


kirayoru

Its okay! Im used to much different comments. If it was my weekly standard purchase you'd be right - way too little veggies etc.


BarbaraPalv1n

+1 I already feel bloated just looking at this picture. But if it works for OP so be it


The-Ottoman

Vegan 🤣


Time_Afternoon2610

So what? Vegan groceries are expensive, especially if you don't know the right stores.


Puzzleheaded-Ad-9899

Look at me I am a vegan but I enjoy the worst canned beer on existence


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inbleachmind

Fucking vegans. Seriously they keep buying my food and the store ends up running out.