Batch Cooking Inner Strength Day 5: Smashed Potato Salad with Fermented Red Onions and Tahini Dressing
Welcome to the last day of Batch Cooking Week: Inner Strength. This week focuses on a holistic, anti-inflammatory diet that not only strengthens the body but also promotes gut health and supports the immune system.
Are you just starting with batch cooking and want to learn more about it? Then feel free to check out our Batch Cooking Basics article beforehand. Here we have summarized all the most important tips & tricks for you.
Yesterday we had Stuffed Bell Peppers with Roasted Vegetables and Cashew Herb Dip and today, the final highlight awaits you: Smashed Potato Salad with Fermented Red Onions and Tahini Dressing.
In our Ebook you'll find everything for Prep Day and a practical shopping list, so you're well-prepared.
Already prepared
Before we dive into the preparation, let's take a look at the ingredients prepared from your Batch Cooking Prep Day. How to efficiently prepare your Prep Day, including all steps and recipes, we have described in our Batch Cooking E-Book.
Made on Prep Day:
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Grated Cucumber
- Fermented Onions
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Sprouts
- Tahini Lemon Dressing
Recipe: Smashed Potato Salad with Fermented Red Onions and Tahini Dressing
Now for the heart of this post -
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Sweet paprika
- Flatten cooked potatoes, season with olive oil and 1 tsp sweet paprika, bake at 200 °C for 15 minutes in the food storage container.
- Take sprouts, grated cucumber, roasted chickpeas, fermented onions, and pomegranate seeds from the fridge from Prep Day.
- Spread grated cucumber on a plate, arrange potatoes on top, drizzle with tahini-lemon dressing.
- Garnish with fermented onions, roasted chickpeas, sprouts, and pomegranate seeds.
Probiotic foods like fermented onions provide valuable bacteria for a healthy gut flora, while fiber-rich ingredients like lentils, spinach, and potatoes gently support digestion.
Anti-inflammatory spices like cumin, lemon, and herbs act as antioxidants and help the body regenerate from within.
Healthy fats from avocado, tahini, and cashews are essential for good cell health and ensure lasting satiety without feeling heavy.
This week shows that conscious eating doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. On the contrary: with the right ingredients and smart preparation, healthy eating becomes an effortless habit – with dishes that strengthen the body and are full of flavors at the same time. Because those who eat well should never feel like they are missing out on anything.
Smashed Potato Salad with Fermented Red Onions and Tahini Dressing – crispy roasted potatoes meet fermented red onions, rich in probiotic bacteria. The creamy tahini dressing provides high-quality omega-3 fatty acids and adds a wonderful nutty flavor.
Enjoy your last batch cooking day - bon appétit.
