COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Bahrarat is a Lebanese spice blend. Substitute ground cumin or coriander.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Cooked Protein Ideas quick pulled chicken, meat, sausages, lentils, chickpeas, boiled eggs, canned tuna or other fish, bacon. Full list here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Pesto recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Poached Eggs recipe here.
Red Chillies substitute other chilli peppers like serrano, jalapeno or Thai birds eye.
Tahini is a sesame seed paste. Substitute almond, cashew or other nut butter.
Za’atar substitute cumin, coriander or smoked paprika either alone or combined
Unless otherwise stated all cans are 400g / 14oz.
Standard bag of salad = approx 150g (5oz).
‘PREP AHEAD’ POSSIBILITIES
Here are suggestions for things you can possibly prepare ahead. They’re just suggestions though so please don’t feel like you need to devote your weekend to getting these steps done! It’s totally up to you.
[2] Sausage Chilli & Broccoli Bowls
SAUSAGE & BROCCOLI (15 minutes)
Cook sausage and broccoli as per recipe but don’t add the nuts. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze. To serve warm in a pan with a little oil and top with nuts.
[3] Lebanese Omelette with Almond ‘Hummus’
ALMOND HUMMUS (10 minutes)
Make almond hummus as per recipe but don’t add the other ingredients. Refrigerate in a jar for up to 2 weeks or freeze. To use allow to come to room temp and serve with freshly cooked omelette and accompaniments.
INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices
Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.
VEGGIES
kale – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
lemons – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag. Can be kept at room temp if you prefer but will last longer in the fridge.
broccoli – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
onions – in a dark pantry.
baby spinach / salad leaves – store sealed bag in the fridge. If buying loose leaves, wash and spin dry in a salad spinner then wrap loosely in paper towel and place inside plastic bag. Push out most of the air and seal. Store in the fridge.
garlic – in a dark pantry. I keep mine in a brown paper bag to avoid sprouting.
PROTEIN
sausages – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
eggs – I keep mine in the pantry because we eat a lot of eggs. Will last much longer in the fridge.
minced (ground) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
fish fillets – in the fridge. Get your fishmonger to pack them with a small bag of ice to keep as cold as possible.
DAIRY
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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