COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Almond Meal / Almond Flour – use whole nuts and blitz in a food processor.
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Chickpea Burgers – recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Roast Potatoes recipe here
Tomato Almond Pesto recipe 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.
Sensational Savoury Yoghurt Bowls
YOGHURT BOWLS (10 minutes)
Yes! Just make as per the recipe but keep the sprinkle / nuts separately. Makes an excellent lunch in a mason jar with a lid. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. Don’t freeze as the yoghurt will split.
Minute Chicken with Green Olive Chimmichurri
GREEN OLIVE CHIMNICHURRI (10 minutes)
I prefer my chicken freshly cooked, however you could make the sauce ahead. Will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks but is nicest after the first day or so! Leftover chicken will keep in the fridge for up to a week or can be frozen.
The Great Aussie Rissole!
RISSOLES (10 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the salad separately. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen.
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.
garlic – in a dark pantry. I keep mine in a brown paper bag to avoid sprouting.
green beans – 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.
red capsicum (bell pepper) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
PROTEIN
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.
ground (minced) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
salmon – 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.
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.
yoghurt – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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