COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Almond Meal / Almond Flour – use whole nuts and blitz in a food processor.
Boiled Eggs recipe here.
Chickpea Burgers – recipe here.
Eggplant ‘Steaks’ – recipe here.
Mushroom ‘Steaks‘ recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Poached Eggs recipe here.
Tahini is a sesame seed paste. Substitute almond, cashew or other nut butter.
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.
Crispy Fish with Tahini Yoghurt + Walnut Herb Salad
Tahini Yoghurt (5 minutes)
You could mix up the tahini yoghurt sauce up to a week in advance if that helps. Don’t freeze the sauce.
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.
bok choy – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
ginger – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag. I also tend to keep it in the freezer in a ziplock bag.
green onions (scallions) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
lemons or 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.
onions – in a dark pantry.
berries – in the fridge 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.
ground (minced) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
salmon fillets – 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.
steaks – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
DAIRY
feta – in the fridge. Will keep for months in an unopened package.
yoghurt – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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