#557 Northern 3May2021

COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:

Amazing Avo Sauce recipe here.
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Almond Meal / Almond Flour – use whole nuts and blitz in a food processor.
Broccoli ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Eggplant ‘Steaks’ – recipe here.
Fried Eggs recipe here.
Mushroom ‘Steaks‘ recipe here.
Quick Cauliflower ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Thai Green Curry Paste substitute 2-3 teaspoons curry powder or use another curry paste. To make your own Thai green curry paste see 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.

[1] Addictive Green Curry of Broccoli Soup
SOUP (15 minutes)
Yes! Make soup as per recipe. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze. To serve bring back to a simmer.
[2] Flexitarian Fajitas
FAJITAS (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the hot sauce and lettuce separately. To serve, reheat the vegetables / meat / beans and pour over the lime juice at the last minute as per the recipe. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks or can be frozen (except for the lettuce – don’t freeze the lettuce!).

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.
broccoli – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cos lettuce – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
lemons/limes – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag. Can be kept at room temp if you prefer but will last longer in the fridge.
berries – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
red capsicum (bell pepper) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
red onions – in a dark pantry.

PROTEIN
bacon – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
chorizo – 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.
ground (minced) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
salmon – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in. I get the fishmonger to wrap up a bag of ice to keep as cold as possible.

DAIRY
cheese – in the fridge. I prefer to wrap in baking paper or waxed paper and then store inside a sealed plastic bag or other container.
yoghurt – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.