COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Boiled Eggs recipe here.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Cooked Protein Ideas quick pulled chicken, meat, sausages, lentils, chickpeas, boiled eggs, canned tuna or other fish, bacon. Full list here.
Mayonnaise recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Roast Potatoes recipe here
Tahini is a sesame seed paste. Substitute almond, cashew or other nut butter.
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.
Chickpea Buddha Bowls
CHICKPEA BUDDHA BOWLS (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the sauce separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm chickpeas and greens. Divide between two bowls and top with the sauce.
Katie’s Chile Verde
CHILE VERDE (15 minutes)
Absolutely. Just reheat the pork and tortillas separately and you’re good to go.
INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices
Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.
VEGGIES
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.
broccolini – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cherry tomatoes / tomatoes – best flavour at room temp. Will keep for longer in the fridge in the package purchased in.
fresh ginger – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag. I also tend to keep it in the freezer in a ziplock bag.
dates – store them in the pantry in the packaging it was purchased in.
jalapeño chilli peppers – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
green capsicum (bell pepper) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
kale – 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.
onions – in a dark pantry.
PROTEIN
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 or pork – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
DAIRY
blue cheese – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
butter – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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