Tub-aware – Repurposing our tub to help you reinvent your left-overs. Jump down to recipes. Tub-aware – Repurposing our tub to help you reinvent your left-overs. Jump down to recipes.

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We’re helping you make the most out of what’s in your fridge, especially your leftovers.

Did you know... in Australia, 1 in 5 shopping bags of food gets thrown out*

Be aware of food waste. Reuse this tub to store your leftovers, and then recycle.

*FIAL National Food Waste Feasibility Study, 2021.

Did you know... in Australia, 1 in 5 shopping bags of food gets thrown out*
1. Got some left-overs?
2. Re-use this tub to store them.
3. And reinvent them with Farmers Union.

Reinvention Recipes

We’ve created a range of recipes that can be used as a base to transform your leftovers into something delicious.


Yogurt Potato Salad

Yogurt Potato Salad
Prep time 5-10 Minutes
Cooking time 15 mins
Serves Serves 6

Substitute mayonnaise for Farmers Union Greek Style Yoghurt in your favourite potato salad recipe or see below for an easy recipe to use up any leftover potatoes from last night’s dinner!

Method

STEP 1
If using leftover potatoes – go to step 3

STEP 2
Place potatoes into a pot, with enough cold water to cover. Add a pinch of salt and cook for around 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are just cooked through. Drain and set aside to cool.

STEP 3
In a large bowl, add the yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder and herbs and mix until combined. Add the cooled potatoes and chopped vegetables and toss until potatoes are evenly coated.

STEP 4
Top with boiled eggs and season with black pepper to taste. Then cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Ingredients

  • 750g potatoes/leftover boiled potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • ¾ cup Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt (Natural or Light)
  • 3 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup fresh herbs such as parsley or chopped spring onion
  • ¾ cup vegetables such as cucumber, celery, pickles, or spring onion, chopped
  • 3-4 boiled eggs, cut into quarters
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Souvlaki Plate with Tzatziki

Souvlaki Plate with Tzatziki
Prep time 5-10 Minutes
Serves Serves 4

Use up that last bit of Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt to make a tzatziki dip straight in the tub – a finishing touch to a souvlaki plate using last night’s leftover meat or veg!

Method

STEP 1
To make the tzatziki, combine Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt, cucumber, garlic and dill in a bowl and mix. Add a pinch of salt to taste.

STEP 2
Warm up your pita and add to a plate with leftover meat and your salad of choice.

STEP 3
Drizzle over the tzatziki and enjoy!

TIP: Leftover tzatziki can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Mix well before each use.

Ingredients

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt (Natural or Light)
  • ½ large cucumber
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbsp dill, finely chopped
  • Pinch of sea salt

Souvlaki Plate

  • Use any leftover meat that you have available (roast chicken, beef or lamb)
  • Bread / Wraps of your choice
  • Salad of your choice

Yogurt Pasta Salad

Yogurt Pasta Salad
Prep time 5-10 Minutes
Cooking time 10 mins
Serves Serves 4

Turn leftover plain pasta into a delicious pasta salad with Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt!

Method

STEP 1
If using left over pasta – skip straight to step 3.

STEP 2
Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.

STEP 3
In your Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt tub, combine the garlic, olive oil and dried mint. Mix well to combine.

STEP 4
In a large bowl, add the cold pasta, leftover vegetables and yoghurt dressing and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.

STEP 5
Season with salt and pepper if desired and enjoy!

TIP: You can mix and match the vegetables and seasoning as you wish! Fresh dill, fresh mint, paprika, snow peas, asparagus or corn could all work well too.

NOTE: The amount of yogurt mixture can be flexed according to the amount of pasta, generally the pasta should be well coated in the yogurt mixture.

Ingredients

  • 500g dried pasta, or enough cooked pasta to serve 4 (spiral, fusilli, bow ties, shells work best to hold the yogurt mixture)
  • ¼ to ½ tub of Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt depending on how much pasta you cook
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil to taste
  • Dried mint
  • 1-2 cups of leftover vegetables, chopped (we used cherry tomatoes, asparagus, peas, spring onion, rocket)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Bircher Muesli

Bircher Muesli
Prep time 5 Minutes
Serves Serves 3-4

Make this tasty bircher recipe straight in your Farmers Union tub for a delicious breakfast for the week ahead!

Method

STEP 1
Using your Farmers Union Greek Style tub with a good bit of yogurt left (ideally the best part of a cup – flavoured depending on how sweet you like your bircher and what you have in the fridge), add all remaining ingredients. You could also add sultanas, dried fruit or fruit juice if you prefer your bircher a little sweeter.

STEP 2
Mix it all together, pop your lid back on and store in the fridge overnight. If the bircher gets too thick, add some extra juice, milk, or yogurt to your liking. Serve with some extra fresh fruit for a quick and healthy brekky!

TIP: The bircher can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt (Natural or Light)
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 apple, peeled and grated
  • ¼ - ½ cup nuts of your choice, chopped
  • ¼ - ½ cup seeds of your choice (e.g. pepitas or sunflowers)
  • ½ tsp of cinnamon (add less spice if you don’t like too much or mix it up and add ¼ tsp of cardamon, turmeric, nutmeg, all spice)

Fetta & Yogurt dip

Yogurt Potato Salad
Prep time 5-10 Minutes
Serves Makes 1 Cup Dip

For an easy, delicious weeknight dinner, this dip is delicious served with leftover chicken schnitzel (or any meat) and a nude coleslaw (no mayonnaise).

Method

STEP 1
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blitz until smooth.

STEP 2
Transfer to a bowl to serve, or store in your Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt tub in the fridge.

TIP: For extra crunch, drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, toss with paprika, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp of olive oil and spread onto a tray in a 200°C oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy but soft inside.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt
  • Half a block of Fetta, crumbled
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice

Air Fryer Frittata

Air Fryer Frittata
Prep time 5-10 mins
Cooking time 20-30 mins
Serves Serves 4

Method

STEP 1
Pre-heat air fryer to 180°C.

STEP 2
Using a 15cm air fryer cake pan, combine the oil, onion, parsley, and left over vegetables. Cook in the air fryer for 5 minutes until onion is translucent.

STEP 3
In your Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt tub, combine leafy greens, Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt, eggs, salt, & pepper and mix.

STEP 4
Pour into the cake pan and stir. Return to the air fryer to cook until set and golden on top – approx. 18-20 minutes.

STEP 5
Remove from the air fryer and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

NOTE: if you don’t have an air fryer, cook your frittata in the oven using an oven-proof dish. Bake at 160°C for 30 minutes, or until set.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup of leftover vegetables (e.g. roast pumpkin, onion, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, zucchini), chopped finely
  • A large handful of leafy greens (e.g. spinach leaves), chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Leftover Veggie Soup

Leftover Veggie Soup
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 40 mins
Serves Serves 4

Save those wilted veggies from ending up in the bin with this easy soup recipe for the warmer months!

Method

STEP 1
Put a large pot on medium heat and sauté the onion until soft. Add the garlic and chopped vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.

STEP 2
Add stock, herbs and spices of your choice and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer uncovered until veggies are soft – approx. 30 minutes.

STEP 3
Remove from heat, blend to your liking and let sit for 5 minutes.

STEP 4
Serve with a dollop of Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt for a creamy finish! Store any left over soup in the fridge in your Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2-4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped
  • 2 ½ cups stock of your choice
  • 3 cups of leftover veggies (e.g. pumpkin, tomato, capsicum, zucchini)
  • Dollop of Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt to serve (Natural or light)