COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond Meal / Almond Flour – use whole nuts and blitz in a food processor.
Brazil Nut ‘Parmesan’ recipe here.
Broccoli frozen is fine. Use 1 packet (or 2 if you’re really hungry and love broccoli).
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Mayonnaise 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] Zucchini Burgers
BURGERS (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook burgers as per the recipe but keep the yoghurt + baby spinach separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in the oven (straight from frozen if you wish) 200C / 400F for 10 -20 minutes or until burgers are hot. Serve with yoghurt + spinach leaves.
[4] Beaut Beef & Blue Cheese
BEEF (15 minutes)
Yes! Cook as per the recipe but keep the blue cheese and baby spinach separately. Or you can wilt the spinach in with the beef. Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm beef in a pan with a little oil then serve with blue cheese.
INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices
Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.
VEGGIES
salad leaves / baby spinach – 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.
green herbs – 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.
onions – in a dark pantry.
zucchini (courgettes) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
PROTEIN
bacon – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
chicken – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
eggs – I keep mine in the pantry because we eat a lot of eggs. Will last much longer in the fridge.
ground (minced) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
smoked salmon or trout – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in. Once opened store in a ziplock bag or airtight container in the fridge.
DAIRY
blue cheese – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
feta – in the fridge. Will keep for months in an unopened package.
parmesan – in the fridge wrap in baking paper and store in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.
yoghurt – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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