COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Almond Meal / Almond Flour – use whole nuts and blitz in a food processor.
Boiled Eggs recipe here.
Brazil Nut ‘Parmesan’ recipe here.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Eggplant ‘Steaks’ – recipe here.
Magic Crunchy Smoky Sprinkle recipe here.
Mushroom ‘Steaks‘ recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Poached Eggs recipe here.
Tomato Almond Pesto 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.
Big Pea Bowls with Goats Cheese & Olives
PEA BOWLS (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the olives, mint and goats cheese separately. Will keep in the fridge for 1 week or can be frozen. To serve, warm peas and chicken in a pan with a little more butter then serve with remaining ingredients as per the recipe.
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.
bok choy – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
green/red chilli peppers – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
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.
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
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.
steaks – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
DAIRY
butter – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
cream cheese – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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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