COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Brazil Nut ‘Parmesan’ recipe here.
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Chickpea Burgers – recipe here.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Quick Cauliflower ‘Hummus’ 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.
Addictive Thai Mushroom Soup
SOUP (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer.
Zucchini Falafels
FALAFELS (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the parsley and hummus separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or can be frozen. Serve at room temp or pop them in the oven for a few minutes to warm through.
Wonderful Cabbage Wedges
CABBAGE WEDGES (30 minutes)
Absolutely! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the parsley / parmesan separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, either warm in the oven or in a frying pan – I’ve also been known to eat it cold from the fridge ?
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.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cabbage – will keep wrapped in a plastic bag in the fridge for weeks if not months.
ginger – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag. I also tend to keep it in the freezer in a ziplock bag.
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.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
onions – in a dark pantry.
zucchini (courgettes) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
PROTEIN
chicken thigh fillets – in the fridge in the packaging they were 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 / pork – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
salmon or fish fillets – 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
butter / milk – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
sour cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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