COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond Butter substitute tahini or other nut butter.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Eggplant ‘Steaks’ – recipe here.
Mushroom ‘Steaks’ recipe here.
Poached chicken recipe here.
Roast Cauliflower recipe here
Roast Potatoes recipe here
Steamed Rice recipe here.
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.
[1] Green Bowls with Macadamia Cream
BOWLS (15 minutes)
Make macadamia cream as per recipe and cook veg. Keep them separate and the extra roast macadamias. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze. To serve warm greens in a pan with a little oil.
[2] Mushroom, Sausage + Feta Hash
HASH (15 minutes)
Just cook as per the recipe but keep the herbs separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in a pan with a little oil and top with herbs.
INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices
Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.
VEGGIES
broccolini – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
kale – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
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.
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.
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.
lamb cutlets / chops – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
chicken – 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
feta – in the fridge. Will keep for months in an unopened package.
butter – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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