diff --git a/dat/Mon-strt.lua b/dat/Mon-strt.lua
index ffbfec4e2..0396c56f7 100644
--- a/dat/Mon-strt.lua
+++ b/dat/Mon-strt.lua
@@ -104,3 +104,5 @@ end
 -- next to leader, so possibly tricky to pick up if not ready for quest yet;
 -- there's no protection against a xorn eating these tins; BUC state is random
 des.object({ id="tin", coord = {29, 9}, quantity=2, montype="spinach" })
+-- ensure enough vegetarian food generates for vegetarian games
+des.object({ id="food ration", coord = {46, 4}, quantity = 4})