I am a vegetarian. what steps should i take to make sure i eat enough iron?

Check your iron: Being a vegetarian alone will not make you iron deficient. If you are anemic iron supplements can help, unless there is excessive bleeding.

Varied diet: Sources of iron - egg yolks, molasses, raisin bran, raisins, prunes, dried apricots, figs, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, lentils, split green peas, enriched cereals, enriched macaroni, spinach, greens, broccoli, lima beans, avocado. Cook in a cast iron pan. The following foods can help your body absorb iron better: orange, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit, broccoli, brussels sprouts.