COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Amazing Avo Sauce recipe here.
Brazil Nut ‘Parmesan’ recipe here.
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Chickpea Burgers – recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
here.
Zucchini Burgers 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.
[1] Bloody Delicious Kale Bowls
KALE BOWLS (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the cheese and nuts separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in a pan with a little oil being careful not to overcook the eggs. Finish with nuts and Parmesan.
[2] Cheesy Chicken
CHICKEN (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per recipe but keep the herbs separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a week or can be frozen. To serve, warm in the oven or in a frying pan with a little oil – will look messy but still delicious!
[5] Amazing Avo Sauce
AVO SAUCE (30 minutes)
Yes! Just make as per the recipe. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks or can be frozen. Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature.
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.
salad leaves / 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.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
eggplant – 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.
zucchini (courgettes) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
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.
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
cheese – in the fridge. I prefer to wrap in baking paper or waxed paper and then store inside a sealed plastic bag or other container.
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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