COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Chickpea Burgers – recipe here.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Eggplant ‘Steaks’ – recipe here.
Macadamia ‘Ricotta’ recipe here
Mushroom ‘Steaks‘ recipe here.
Spinach & Feta Burgers recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Poached Eggs recipe here.
Roast Potatoes 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.
Easy Japanese Burgers
BURGERS (30 minutes)
You can! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the mayo, spinach and sunflower seeds separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. Don’t freeze the mayo because it will split. To serve, warm burgers in a pan on a medium heat. Then warm spinach / greens in the same pan and serve as per the recipe.
Chunky Cauli & Sausage Soup with Parsley Oil
SOUP (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook soup as per the recipe but keep the parsley oil. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer and top with parsley oil.
Green Bowls with Macadamia Cream
BOWLS (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the sauce and macadamias separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm greens in a pan with a little oil.
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 / broccoli – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
fennel – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cauliflower – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
parsley – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
green onions (scallions) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
kale – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
lemons – 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– in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
sausages – 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.
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