Five Night Kitchen

Mild-flavor family week

Measured mild seasoning, with no chili or hot sauces in the reference recipes.

This week, on your table

Make it your week

Choose servings, check your pantry, then update the whole plan.

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Already prepared roast

Apply your pantry quantities first, then record the completed roast. Its raw pantry ingredients are consumed once, and its original shares are kept when dinners change. Other components can be recorded in the prep plan below.

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Mild-flavor family week

2 servings · Mon, Oct 5 onwards · 5 dinners

Your shopping list

Recipe totals, pantry deductions and example packages stay separate. Package sizes below are editable; 0 means buy exact weight.

Eggsraw · count
6 pieces1 × 6 pieces

Need 4 pieces · Pantry used 0 pieces · Net 4 pieces · Remaining 2 pieces

Example package: 6 pieces usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Potatoesraw · g
1000g1 × 1000g

Need 600g · Pantry used 0g · Net 600g · Remaining 400g

Example package: 1000g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Spinachraw · g
400g2 × 200g

Need 350g · Pantry used 0g · Net 350g · Remaining 50g

Example package: 200g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Onionsraw · g
500g1 × 500g

Need 400g · Pantry used 0g · Net 400g · Remaining 100g

Example package: 500g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Olive oilraw · ml
500ml1 × 500ml

Need 70ml · Pantry used 0ml · Net 70ml · Remaining 430ml

Example package: 500ml usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Saltdry · g
250g1 × 250g

Need 15g · Pantry used 0g · Net 15g · Remaining 235g

Example package: 250g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Black pepperdry · g
50g1 × 50g

Need 5g · Pantry used 0g · Net 5g · Remaining 45g

Example package: 50g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Ricedry · g
500g1 × 500g

Need 160g · Pantry used 0g · Net 160g · Remaining 340g

Example package: 500g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Carrotsraw · g
1000g1 × 1000g

Need 650g · Pantry used 0g · Net 650g · Remaining 350g

Example package: 1000g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
White beansdrained · g
720g3 × 240g

Need 720g · Pantry used 0g · Net 720g · Remaining 0g

Example package: 240g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Pastadry · g
500g1 × 500g

Need 160g · Pantry used 0g · Net 160g · Remaining 340g

Example package: 500g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Lemon juiceraw · ml
250ml1 × 250ml

Need 40ml · Pantry used 0ml · Net 40ml · Remaining 210ml

Example package: 250ml usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Plain flour tortillascooked · count
8 pieces1 × 8 pieces

Need 4 pieces · Pantry used 0 pieces · Net 4 pieces · Remaining 4 pieces

Reference recipe: wheat, water, oil, salt. Check the actual brand for milk, soy and other ingredients.
Cabbageraw · g
800g1 × 800g

Need 500g · Pantry used 0g · Net 500g · Remaining 300g

Example package: 800g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.
Red lentilsdry · g
500g1 × 500g

Need 160g · Pantry used 0g · Net 160g · Remaining 340g

Example package: 500g usable quantity. Confirm label/edible weight.

Recipe water: 1450ml. Extra pasta processing water: about 2L per two servings per pasta dinner; chickpea warming water: 10–20ml per two servings. Processing water is separate and not a store purchase.

Your prep & storage plan

Measured mild seasoning, with no chili or hot sauces in the reference recipes.

Prep begins at 19:00 on the day before your first dinner. Active work and waiting are scheduled separately.

Choose what to make ahead, then apply changes. Prepare everything else fresh on its dinner day. Weigh each finished batch and divide it into its labelled equal shares.

Potato and onion skillet base

Cook fresh

1 equal share · 2 servings per share

Mon, Oct 5: Egg and potato skillet

Prepare this component
  • 400g Potatoes
  • 100g Onions
  • 15ml Olive oil
  • 3g Salt
  • 1g Black pepper
  • 100ml Recipe water
  1. Cut 400g potatoes into 1cm cubes and 100g onions into 5mm dice. Heat 15ml olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and soften onion for 3 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes, 100ml recipe water, 3g salt and 1g black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce to medium-low for 12–18 minutes until a fork enters a potato without resistance. If the pan dries while cubes are firm, add a little processing water. Uncover to evaporate any puddle.
  3. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 or 2 servings, use a smaller pan and check early; keep the stated cut sizes. For 4 servings use a broad pan or uncrowded trays; for 8 split every ingredient evenly into two 4-serving batches (more if the pan or pot capacity requires it). Keep pans below 80% full and vegetables in one layer when browning. Repeat the cooking and doneness checks for each batch; elapsed time increases for sequential batches.
  4. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits.

Finish at dinner

  1. Use the labelled component for this dinner. If frozen promptly, thaw in the fridge the previous evening; if still frozen, heat gently from frozen, stirring where possible. Reheat cooked food evenly to 74°C with a thermometer before the fresh finishing steps. Add a splash of processing water if it catches, recording any extra water.
  2. Wash 150g spinach, cut into 3cm strips and fold into the potatoes over low heat for 2 minutes until wilted. Make evenly spaced wells. Crack 4 pieces eggs into a separate cup one at a time and slide into the wells.
  3. Cover and cook gently for 6–10 minutes until both whites and yolks are firm. If the bottom browns before eggs set, lower the heat and add a spoonful of processing water at the side to create steam. Divide the eggs and vegetables evenly; for fractional eggs, beat the scaled amount first and pour into the wells.

Refrigerate the potato base for up to 72 hours. Add spinach and eggs only at dinner; cook whites and yolks until firm.

Refrigerated planning window: up to 72 hours, shortened by any earlier product or opened-food limit. Keep refrigerated; this component is not planned for freezing.

Sources: FDA: Refrigerator Thermometers — Cold Facts about Food Safety · FDA: Tips to Chill Food · FoodSafety.gov: Cold Food Storage Chart

Record this batch as prepared

Apply pantry and dinner changes first. Then confirm the actual finish time and storage. Recording consumes allocated raw stock once and preserves this batch’s original shares.

Leave blank to use the end of this plan’s prep session.

Carrot and white bean rice

Cook fresh

1 equal share · 2 servings per share

Tue, Oct 6: Carrot and white bean rice

Prepare this component
  • 160g Rice
  • 300g Carrots
  • 240g White beans
  • 100g Onions
  • 15ml Olive oil
  • 3g Salt
  • 1g Black pepper
  • 350ml Recipe water
  1. Cut 300g carrots into 5mm dice and 100g onions into 5mm dice. Rinse 160g rice. Heat 15ml olive oil in a fitted-lid pot over medium heat and soften the vegetables for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the rice, 350ml recipe water, 3g salt and 1g black pepper; check the rice packet liquid ratio first. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 12–18 minutes until rice and carrot are tender. If the rice centre stays firm, add a little boiling processing water and cover for 3 minutes more.
  3. Fold in 240g white beans, cover and heat on low for 4–5 minutes until beans steam throughout. Rest off the heat for 5 minutes.
  4. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 or 2 servings, use a smaller pan and check early; keep the stated cut sizes. For 4 servings use a broad pan or uncrowded trays; for 8 split every ingredient evenly into two 4-serving batches (more if the pan or pot capacity requires it). Keep pans below 80% full and vegetables in one layer when browning. Repeat the cooking and doneness checks for each batch; elapsed time increases for sequential batches.
  5. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits. For this planner, refrigerate cooked rice for at most 24 hours or freeze promptly on the preparation day after rapid cooling in shallow containers. This 24-hour rice limit is a conservative product choice, not a USDA-specific rice rule. Reheat the cooked portion evenly to 74°C with a thermometer.

Finish at dinner

  1. Use the labelled component for this dinner. If frozen promptly, thaw in the fridge the previous evening; if still frozen, heat gently from frozen, stirring where possible. Reheat cooked food evenly to 74°C with a thermometer before the fresh finishing steps. Add a splash of processing water if it catches, recording any extra water.
  2. Fluff gently from the edges so the white beans stay whole. Divide evenly and serve while hot.

Cool quickly and freeze promptly for later dinners. The 24-hour refrigerated rice limit is a conservative product choice; add a splash of water when reheating.

Refrigerated planning window: up to 24 hours, shortened by any earlier product or opened-food limit. Freeze promptly when the plan calls for it.

Sources: FDA: Refrigerator Thermometers — Cold Facts about Food Safety · FDA: Tips to Chill Food · FoodSafety.gov: Cold Food Storage Chart

Record this batch as prepared

Apply pantry and dinner changes first. Then confirm the actual finish time and storage. Recording consumes allocated raw stock once and preserves this batch’s original shares.

Leave blank to use the end of this plan’s prep session.

White bean pasta base

Cook fresh

1 equal share · 2 servings per share

Wed, Oct 7: Spinach and white bean pasta

Prepare this component
  • 240g White beans
  • 100g Onions
  • 15ml Olive oil
  • 3g Salt
  • 1g Black pepper
  • 100ml Recipe water
  1. Cut 100g onions into 5mm dice. Heat 15ml olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat and soften onion for 5 minutes until translucent, stirring to keep it pale.
  2. Add 240g white beans, 100ml recipe water, 3g salt and 1g black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the beans are steaming; crush a few against the pan to lightly thicken the liquid. If it dries out, add a little processing water.
  3. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 or 2 servings, use a smaller pan and check early; keep the stated cut sizes. For 4 servings use a broad pan or uncrowded trays; for 8 split every ingredient evenly into two 4-serving batches (more if the pan or pot capacity requires it). Keep pans below 80% full and vegetables in one layer when browning. Repeat the cooking and doneness checks for each batch; elapsed time increases for sequential batches.
  4. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits.

Finish at dinner

  1. Use the labelled component for this dinner. If frozen promptly, thaw in the fridge the previous evening; if still frozen, heat gently from frozen, stirring where possible. Reheat cooked food evenly to 74°C with a thermometer before the fresh finishing steps. Add a splash of processing water if it catches, recording any extra water.
  2. For one-pot cooking, transfer the bean base to a bowl. Boil about 2L processing water per two servings in the emptied pot. Cook 160g pasta for the packet time, about 8–12 minutes, until firm but no longer chalky. Drain, retaining a little cooking water.
  3. Return the bean base and pasta to the pot. Wash and roughly chop 200g spinach into 3cm strips, then fold in over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Stir in 20ml lemon juice; add a spoonful of retained pasta water if the sauce is dry.

Freeze promptly on preparation day for dinners outside the refrigerated window. Texture may soften after freezing; keep the fresh finish separate.

Refrigerated planning window: up to 72 hours, shortened by any earlier product or opened-food limit. Freeze promptly when the plan calls for it.

Sources: FDA: Refrigerator Thermometers — Cold Facts about Food Safety · FDA: Tips to Chill Food · FoodSafety.gov: Cold Food Storage Chart

Record this batch as prepared

Apply pantry and dinner changes first. Then confirm the actual finish time and storage. Recording consumes allocated raw stock once and preserves this batch’s original shares.

Leave blank to use the end of this plan’s prep session.

Lemon white bean filling

Cook fresh

1 equal share · 2 servings per share

Thu, Oct 8: Lemon bean wraps

Prepare this component
  • 240g White beans
  • 20ml Lemon juice
  • 10ml Olive oil
  • 3g Salt
  • 1g Black pepper
  1. Drain 240g white beans. Mash half with 20ml lemon juice, 3g salt and 1g black pepper; leave the other half whole for texture. The mash should hold together on a spoon rather than run.
  2. Heat 10ml olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add all the mashed and whole beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until steaming. If too stiff to spread, stir in a little processing water; if loose, cook uncovered briefly.
  3. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 or 2 servings, use a smaller pan and check early; keep the stated cut sizes. For 4 servings use a broad pan or uncrowded trays; for 8 split every ingredient evenly into two 4-serving batches (more if the pan or pot capacity requires it). Keep pans below 80% full and vegetables in one layer when browning. Repeat the cooking and doneness checks for each batch; elapsed time increases for sequential batches.
  4. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits.

Finish at dinner

  1. Use the labelled component for this dinner. If frozen promptly, thaw in the fridge the previous evening; if still frozen, heat gently from frozen, stirring where possible. Reheat cooked food evenly to 74°C with a thermometer before the fresh finishing steps. Add a splash of processing water if it catches, recording any extra water.
  2. Wash and dry 200g cabbage, then shred into 2mm ribbons. Grate 150g carrots coarsely. Warm 4 pieces plain flour tortillas in a dry pan for 20–30 seconds on each side until supple; check the actual brand ingredients.
  3. Divide the bean filling and raw vegetables evenly between the warm tortillas. Fold in the sides and roll; add the crunchy vegetables just before serving so they stay crisp.

Freeze promptly on preparation day for dinners outside the refrigerated window. Texture may soften after freezing; keep the fresh finish separate.

Refrigerated planning window: up to 72 hours, shortened by any earlier product or opened-food limit. Freeze promptly when the plan calls for it.

Sources: FDA: Refrigerator Thermometers — Cold Facts about Food Safety · FDA: Tips to Chill Food · FoodSafety.gov: Cold Food Storage Chart

Record this batch as prepared

Apply pantry and dinner changes first. Then confirm the actual finish time and storage. Recording consumes allocated raw stock once and preserves this batch’s original shares.

Leave blank to use the end of this plan’s prep session.

Lentil cabbage soup

Cook fresh

1 equal share · 2 servings per share

Fri, Oct 9: Lentil cabbage soup

Prepare this component
  • 160g Red lentils
  • 300g Cabbage
  • 200g Carrots
  • 100g Onions
  • 200g Potatoes
  • 15ml Olive oil
  • 3g Salt
  • 1g Black pepper
  • 900ml Recipe water
  1. Sort and rinse 160g red lentils. Cut 200g carrots and 200g potatoes into 1cm cubes, 100g onions into 5mm dice and 300g cabbage into 5mm ribbons. Heat 15ml olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and soften onion and carrot for 5 minutes.
  2. Add lentils, potatoes and 900ml recipe water. Bring to a boil, partly cover and simmer over low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils break down and potatoes are fork-tender. If the base catches, lower the heat and add a little hot processing water.
  3. Add cabbage, 3g salt and 1g black pepper; simmer for 5–8 minutes until the thickest cabbage ribs are tender. If it is too thick to ladle, add and record extra processing water.
  4. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 serving use a small covered pot and check liquid early; for 2 use the stated method. For 4 or 8 use the planned pot-capacity batches and divide every ingredient proportionally. Keep each pot below 80% full. Maintain a gentle simmer and judge each batch by texture, not by multiplying the cooking time.
  5. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits.

Finish at dinner

  1. Use the labelled component for this dinner. If frozen promptly, thaw in the fridge the previous evening; if still frozen, heat gently from frozen, stirring where possible. Reheat cooked food evenly to 74°C with a thermometer before the fresh finishing steps. Add a splash of processing water if it catches, recording any extra water.
  2. Rest for 2 minutes and serve in warmed bowls. Freeze late-week prep portions promptly in shallow containers on preparation day.

Freeze promptly on preparation day for dinners outside the refrigerated window. Texture may soften after freezing; keep the fresh finish separate.

Refrigerated planning window: up to 72 hours, shortened by any earlier product or opened-food limit. Freeze promptly when the plan calls for it.

Sources: FDA: Refrigerator Thermometers — Cold Facts about Food Safety · FDA: Tips to Chill Food · FoodSafety.gov: Cold Food Storage Chart

Record this batch as prepared

Apply pantry and dinner changes first. Then confirm the actual finish time and storage. Recording consumes allocated raw stock once and preserves this batch’s original shares.

Leave blank to use the end of this plan’s prep session.

Prep session

  1. 19:00–19:05

    Check labels, edible pantry quantities, usable dates, containers and fridge / freezer temperatures.

Chill perishable food promptly in shallow containers: within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Fridge ≤4°C; freezer ≤−18°C. Follow each component’s storage and finishing instructions; raw vegetables and cold sauces are kept separate. A temperature check cannot undo unsafe storage. Storage guide & sources

Portion labels

Y is the actual measured finished batch. Y/N means one of N equal shares; it is not an estimated cooked weight. Planned labels need the actual finish time when you prepare the food.

Choose components in the prep plan to create labels. Fresh dinner ingredients stay on the cooking cards.

What remains

These amounts come from this plan. Package surplus assumes you buy the listed quantities. Keep actual purchase amounts and product labels up to date.

Unallocated ingredients

  • Eggs2 pieces · rawSurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Potatoes400g · rawSurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Spinach50g · rawSurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Onions100g · rawSurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Olive oil430ml · rawSurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Salt235g · drySurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Black pepper45g · drySurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Rice340g · drySurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Carrots350g · rawSurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Pasta340g · drySurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Lemon juice210ml · rawSurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Plain flour tortillas4 pieces · cookedSurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Cabbage300g · rawSurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

  • Red lentils340g · drySurplus from the planned purchase

    Package surplus if you buy the listed amount. Record the actual package use-by and opening date; keep it separate from existing lots.

Prepared shares

No prepared shares are reserved. Skipping or replacing a dinner keeps its already prepared share here.

Before you cook

Reference packaged-food ingredients may differ by brand. Check actual labels and cross-contact information. Exclusions filter recipe ingredients and cannot certify allergy safety.

Five dinners, step by step

01

Mon, Oct 5

Egg and potato skillet

2 servings · 15 min active (base recipe) · 45 min planned finish · stove · Set eggs

Steam-tender potatoes and wilted spinach cradle eggs that set gently under a lid.

Use 1 batch(es) with your 4L pot. Keep each load below 80% of capacity; roast no more than four servings per tray.

Ingredients

  • Eggs (raw)4 pieces
  • Potatoes (raw)400g
  • Spinach (raw)150g
  • Onions (raw)100g
  • Olive oil (raw)15ml
  • Salt (dry)3g
  • Black pepper (dry)1g
  • Recipe water (raw)100ml
Open kitchen mode

Method

  1. Cut 400g potatoes into 1cm cubes and 100g onions into 5mm dice. Heat 15ml olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and soften onion for 3 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes, 100ml recipe water, 3g salt and 1g black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce to medium-low for 12–18 minutes until a fork enters a potato without resistance. If the pan dries while cubes are firm, add a little processing water. Uncover to evaporate any puddle.
  3. Wash 150g spinach, cut into 3cm strips and fold into the potatoes over low heat for 2 minutes until wilted. Make evenly spaced wells. Crack 4 pieces eggs into a separate cup one at a time and slide into the wells.
  4. Cover and cook gently for 6–10 minutes until both whites and yolks are firm. If the bottom browns before eggs set, lower the heat and add a spoonful of processing water at the side to create steam. Divide the eggs and vegetables evenly; for fractional eggs, beat the scaled amount first and pour into the wells.
  5. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 or 2 servings, use a smaller pan and check early; keep the stated cut sizes. For 4 servings use a broad pan or uncrowded trays; for 8 split every ingredient evenly into two 4-serving batches (more if the pan or pot capacity requires it). Keep pans below 80% full and vegetables in one layer when browning. Repeat the cooking and doneness checks for each batch; elapsed time increases for sequential batches. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits.
02

Tue, Oct 6

Carrot and white bean rice

2 servings · 12 min active (base recipe) · 40 min planned finish · stove · Covered grain pots

Small carrot dice cook alongside rice, with white beans folded in gently at the end.

Use 1 batch(es) with your 4L pot. Keep each load below 80% of capacity; roast no more than four servings per tray.

Ingredients

  • Rice (dry)160g
  • Carrots (raw)300g
  • White beans (drained)240g
  • Onions (raw)100g
  • Olive oil (raw)15ml
  • Salt (dry)3g
  • Black pepper (dry)1g
  • Recipe water (raw)350ml
Open kitchen mode

Method

  1. Cut 300g carrots into 5mm dice and 100g onions into 5mm dice. Rinse 160g rice. Heat 15ml olive oil in a fitted-lid pot over medium heat and soften the vegetables for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the rice, 350ml recipe water, 3g salt and 1g black pepper; check the rice packet liquid ratio first. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 12–18 minutes until rice and carrot are tender. If the rice centre stays firm, add a little boiling processing water and cover for 3 minutes more.
  3. Fold in 240g white beans, cover and heat on low for 4–5 minutes until beans steam throughout. Rest off the heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff gently from the edges so the white beans stay whole. Divide evenly and serve while hot.
  5. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 or 2 servings, use a smaller pan and check early; keep the stated cut sizes. For 4 servings use a broad pan or uncrowded trays; for 8 split every ingredient evenly into two 4-serving batches (more if the pan or pot capacity requires it). Keep pans below 80% full and vegetables in one layer when browning. Repeat the cooking and doneness checks for each batch; elapsed time increases for sequential batches. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits. For this planner, refrigerate cooked rice for at most 24 hours or freeze promptly on the preparation day after rapid cooling in shallow containers. This 24-hour rice limit is a conservative product choice, not a USDA-specific rice rule. Reheat the cooked portion evenly to 74°C with a thermometer.
03

Wed, Oct 7

Spinach and white bean pasta

2 servings · 15 min active (base recipe) · 45 min planned finish · stove · Sauté and toss

White beans give body to a lemon pasta sauce, with spinach wilted at the last moment.

Use 1 batch(es) with your 4L pot. Keep each load below 80% of capacity; roast no more than four servings per tray.

Ingredients

  • Pasta (dry)160g
  • White beans (drained)240g
  • Spinach (raw)200g
  • Onions (raw)100g
  • Lemon juice (raw)20ml
  • Olive oil (raw)15ml
  • Salt (dry)3g
  • Black pepper (dry)1g
  • Recipe water (raw)100ml
Open kitchen mode

Method

  1. Cut 100g onions into 5mm dice. Heat 15ml olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat and soften onion for 5 minutes until translucent, stirring to keep it pale.
  2. Add 240g white beans, 100ml recipe water, 3g salt and 1g black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the beans are steaming; crush a few against the pan to lightly thicken the liquid. If it dries out, add a little processing water.
  3. For one-pot cooking, transfer the bean base to a bowl. Boil about 2L processing water per two servings in the emptied pot. Cook 160g pasta for the packet time, about 8–12 minutes, until firm but no longer chalky. Drain, retaining a little cooking water.
  4. Return the bean base and pasta to the pot. Wash and roughly chop 200g spinach into 3cm strips, then fold in over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Stir in 20ml lemon juice; add a spoonful of retained pasta water if the sauce is dry.
  5. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 or 2 servings, use a smaller pan and check early; keep the stated cut sizes. For 4 servings use a broad pan or uncrowded trays; for 8 split every ingredient evenly into two 4-serving batches (more if the pan or pot capacity requires it). Keep pans below 80% full and vegetables in one layer when browning. Repeat the cooking and doneness checks for each batch; elapsed time increases for sequential batches. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits.
04

Thu, Oct 8

Lemon bean wraps

2 servings · 12 min active (base recipe) · 20 min planned finish · stove · Warm wraps and toast

Half-mashed white beans make a creamy lemon filling for crisp vegetable wraps.

Use 1 batch(es) with your 4L pot. Keep each load below 80% of capacity; roast no more than four servings per tray.

Ingredients

  • Plain flour tortillas (cooked)4 pieces
  • White beans (drained)240g
  • Cabbage (raw)200g
  • Carrots (raw)150g
  • Lemon juice (raw)20ml
  • Olive oil (raw)10ml
  • Salt (dry)3g
  • Black pepper (dry)1g
Open kitchen mode

Method

  1. Drain 240g white beans. Mash half with 20ml lemon juice, 3g salt and 1g black pepper; leave the other half whole for texture. The mash should hold together on a spoon rather than run.
  2. Heat 10ml olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add all the mashed and whole beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until steaming. If too stiff to spread, stir in a little processing water; if loose, cook uncovered briefly.
  3. Wash and dry 200g cabbage, then shred into 2mm ribbons. Grate 150g carrots coarsely. Warm 4 pieces plain flour tortillas in a dry pan for 20–30 seconds on each side until supple; check the actual brand ingredients.
  4. Divide the bean filling and raw vegetables evenly between the warm tortillas. Fold in the sides and roll; add the crunchy vegetables just before serving so they stay crisp.
  5. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 or 2 servings, use a smaller pan and check early; keep the stated cut sizes. For 4 servings use a broad pan or uncrowded trays; for 8 split every ingredient evenly into two 4-serving batches (more if the pan or pot capacity requires it). Keep pans below 80% full and vegetables in one layer when browning. Repeat the cooking and doneness checks for each batch; elapsed time increases for sequential batches. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits.
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Fri, Oct 9

Lentil cabbage soup

2 servings · 15 min active (base recipe) · 50 min planned finish · stove · Soups, stews and sauces

A tomato-free lentil soup with soft potato cubes, sweet carrots and ribbons of cabbage.

Use 1 batch(es) with your 4L pot. Keep each load below 80% of capacity; roast no more than four servings per tray.

Ingredients

  • Red lentils (dry)160g
  • Cabbage (raw)300g
  • Carrots (raw)200g
  • Onions (raw)100g
  • Potatoes (raw)200g
  • Olive oil (raw)15ml
  • Salt (dry)3g
  • Black pepper (dry)1g
  • Recipe water (raw)900ml
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Method

  1. Sort and rinse 160g red lentils. Cut 200g carrots and 200g potatoes into 1cm cubes, 100g onions into 5mm dice and 300g cabbage into 5mm ribbons. Heat 15ml olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and soften onion and carrot for 5 minutes.
  2. Add lentils, potatoes and 900ml recipe water. Bring to a boil, partly cover and simmer over low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils break down and potatoes are fork-tender. If the base catches, lower the heat and add a little hot processing water.
  3. Add cabbage, 3g salt and 1g black pepper; simmer for 5–8 minutes until the thickest cabbage ribs are tender. If it is too thick to ladle, add and record extra processing water.
  4. Rest for 2 minutes and serve in warmed bowls. Freeze late-week prep portions promptly in shallow containers on preparation day.
  5. The displayed quantities already match your selected servings. For 1 serving use a small covered pot and check liquid early; for 2 use the stated method. For 4 or 8 use the planned pot-capacity batches and divide every ingredient proportionally. Keep each pot below 80% full. Maintain a gentle simmer and judge each batch by texture, not by multiplying the cooking time. Serve promptly. Cool any extra cooked food in shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours, or one hour above 32°C. Keep the fridge at 4°C or below. Reheat cooked leftovers evenly to 74°C, checking several places with a food thermometer. Keep raw garnishes and cold yogurt or tahini sauces separate and use them cold within their label limits.

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