COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Boiled Eggs recipe here.
Brazil Nut ‘Parmesan’ recipe here.
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Chickpea Burgers – recipe here.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Poached Eggs recipe here.
Roast Potatoes recipe here
Tahini is a sesame seed paste. Substitute almond, cashew or other nut butter.
Tomato Almond Pesto recipe here.
Zucchini Burgers 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] Easy Mushroom Loaf
MUSHROOM LOAF (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the goats cheese separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm gently in the oven or allow to come to room temp. Or fry slices in a little oil.
[4] Broccoli ‘Couscous’ & Beef
COUSCOUS & BEEF (20 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the harissa and tahini sauces separately. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in a pan with a little oil and top with sauces.
[5] Amazing Avo Sauce
AVO SAUCE (15 minutes)
Yes! Just make as per the recipe. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks or can be frozen. Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature.
INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices
Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.
VEGGIES
avocado – store at room temperature to avoid browning. Once cut, cover the surface with cling wrap and store in the fridge. Keeping the stone in the cut avocado helps.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
broccoli – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cabbage – will keep wrapped in a plastic bag in the fridge for weeks if not months.
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.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
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.
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.
fish fillets – in the fridge. Get your fishmonger to pack them with a small bag of ice to keep as cold as possible.
ground (minced) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
DAIRY
goats cheese – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
parmesan – in the fridge wrap in baking paper and store in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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