COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Brazil Nut ‘Parmesan’ 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.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Steamed Rice 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.
[4] Mushroom, Sausage + Feta Hash
HASH (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the herbs separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in a pan with a little oil and top with herbs.
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.
broccoli – 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.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
onions – in a dark pantry.
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.
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.
smoked salmon or trout – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in. Once opened store in a ziplock bag or airtight container in the fridge.
sausages – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
DAIRY
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
feta – in the fridge. Will keep for months in an unopened package.
parmesan – in the fridge wrap in baking paper and store in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.
butter – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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