Do you know your water footprint? Ingredients come with their own ‘water price tag’, from the amount used to grow and harvest to the processing that happens in order for it to end up on your dinner table. We’ve done some research on waterless cooking and selected recipes that use little or no water to prepare. These are our favourite water-saving recipes; there’s something for every occasion.
Waterless Cooking Starts Here
Amp up your water saving with these ‘waterless’ recipes that require little to no water.
Vegan Cannellini Bean Shakshuka
This shakshuka tastes great any time of the day. Plus, you’ll only need half a cup of water to make it.
Recipe for Vegan Cannellini Bean Shakshuka
Miso-glazed Aubergines with Vegan Miso Mayo
One of the tastiest ways to enjoy aubergine. Try to wash your aubergines in a small bath instead of using an endless stream of water.
Recipe for Miso-glazed Aubergines with Vegan Miso Mayo
Zucchini & Ricotta Lasagne
Meet your new fave midweek dish! This lasagne is delicious, easy to prep and only requires water to wash the zucchini.
Recipe for Zucchini & Ricotta Lasagne
Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake
Roasting is one of the best methods for sparing water in the kitchen and brings out the Mediterranean flavours in this fantastic tray bake.
Recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake
Zucchini Noodles with Chicken, Feta & Kale Meatballs
Flash fry these zoodles in some olive oil or butter for a delicious, waterless dish.
Recipe for Zucchini Noodles with Chicken, Feta & Kale Meatballs
Cauliflower Steaks with Guacamole & Chimichurri
Impress everyone at the table with these crispy and tasty plant-based steaks.
Recipe for Crumbed Cauliflower Steaks with Guacamole & Chimichurri Sauce
Braai Whole Yellowtail with Rocket Salad & Greek Dressing
Greek and South African flavours come together with this braaied beauty.
Recipe for Braai Whole Yellowtail with Rocket Salad & Creamy Greek Dressing
Spicy Beef Filled Potato Skins with Guacamole
Boiling is so passé! Try these loaded and stuffed oven-baked ‘taters.
Recipe for Spicy Beef Filled Potato Skins with Guacamole
Kamini’s Cauliflower Rice Lamb Biryani
This low-carb take on biryani is wholesome, fragrant and water-conscious.
Recipe for Kamini’s Cauliflower Rice Lamb Biryani
Breakfast Frittata
Make the most of your veggies with this tasty breakfast frittata.
Vegan Roast Veggie Bowl with Quinoa
Bulk up on veggies and save water with this nourishing bowl.
Recipe for Vegan Roast Veggie Bowl with Quinoa
Vegan Mixed Grain & Pulse Salad
This simple and satisfying salad is ideal for serving alongside meaty mains.
Recipe for Vegan Mixed Grain & Pulse Salad
Cheesy Chicken Schnitzel Bake
Midweek family meals just got more delicious with this easy schnitzel bake.
Recipe for Cheesy Chicken Schnitzel Bake
Tabbouleh Salad
This grain-filled Levantine salad only needs minimal water to make and is deliciously herby.
