Mini batch cooking On the road to vacation

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1h30

45 min

4 portions

Se congèle

Fruit and vegetable section

  • 2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomatoes
  • 2 stalks of celery
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) green or red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp. (30 ml) fresh basil
  • 1½ cups (375 mL) strawberries
  • 1 medium sized banana
  • 1 cup (250 mL) silken tofu


Dry products section

  • 1½ cups (375 ml) pasta
  • ½ cup (125ml) olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. (45 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup (125 ml) walnuts (adventurer version of the tomato and bocconcini salad)
  • 1 C. 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried Italian herbs (adventurer's version of the pizza muffin recipe)
  • 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1 C. (15 mL) baking powder
  • 1 C. tea (5 ml) baking soda
  • ½ cup ( 125 ml) TVP (adventurers version of strawberry protein smoothie recipe)
  • 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened oat milk
  • ¼ tsp. 1/2 tsp (1 mL) vanilla extract
  • Maple syrup to taste


Cheese section

  • 1 cup (250 mL) bocconcini pearls


Charcuterie section

  • ¼ cup (60 mL) pepperoni


Dairy section

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp. (30 ml) milk (or more to adjust the texture)
  • ½ cup (125 mL) grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup (250 mL) strawberry Greek yogurt
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Finely chop ¼ cup (60 mL) red or green bell pepper and ¼ cup (60 mL) pepperoni. To book.
  3. In a bowl mix 1 cup (250 ml) flour, 1 tbsp. (15 ml) baking powder and 1 tbsp. (5 ml) baking soda. It is at this stage that adventurers can add 1 tbsp. (15 mL) dried Italian herbs.
  4. In another bowl, combine 3 eggs, ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil and 2 tbsp. (30ml) milk.
  5. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
  6. Add ½ cup (125 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped pepperoni and ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped red or green pepper. Mix well and place this mixture in oiled muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook 1 1⁄2 cups (375 mL) pasta according to manufacturer's directions. Drain well.
  8. In a blender or food processor, place 1½ cups (375 ml) strawberries, 1 medium banana, 1 cup (250 ml) strawberry Greek yogurt, 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened oat milk, 1 cup (250 ml) silken tofu, ¼ tsp. (1 ml) vanilla extract and maple syrup to taste. It is at this stage that adventurers can replace the tofu with ½ cup (125 ml) of TVP.
  9. Blend until smooth. Adjust the texture as needed. Pour into water bottles with spill-proof spouts.
  10. Drain the bocconcini pearls and set aside.
  11. Cut 2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomatoes in half and place in a large bowl.
  12. Chop 2 stalks of celery and 2 tbsp. (30 ml) fresh basil and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  13. Stir in cooked pasta, 1 cup (250 mL) bocconcini pearls, ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil, 3 tbsp. (45 ml) balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and place in individual airtight containers. It is at this stage that adventurers can add ½ cup (125 ml) of chopped walnuts.

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