COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Zucchini Tortillas 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.
[4] Beaut Beef
BEEF (15 minutes)
Just cook beef as per the recipe but keep the baby spinach and blue cheese separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve warm in a frying pan or wok with a little oil. Finish with blue cheese and spinach.
[5] Quick Tuna Curry Bowls
CURRY (30 minutes)
Cook curry as per the recipe but keep the herbs and nuts separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer and top with cashews and 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
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
zucchini (courgettes) – 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.
cauliflower – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
chillies – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
frozen berries – in the freezer in the packaging they were purchased in.
PROTEIN
eggs – I keep mine in the pantry because we eat a lot of eggs. Will last much longer in the fridge.
bacon – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
minced (ground) beef or chicken – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
DAIRY
cheese – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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