Worried about food going to waste now I’m on a diet

[Amymegandbethandjo]

I’m on a meal replacement diet as of yesterday, which I’ve done before. The only difference is I now have a toddler aged son to cook for, but obviously his portions aren’t big. For things like cereal it’s not a problem, but for lunch I’d planned fish, mashed potato and peas. The fish and peas aren’t an issue but it will mean I’ll have to buy a whole potato and throw some away.

Anyone got any advice? Also for things liked cooked meats and so on.

I would look for meals that have common elements.
So if you make sausage and mash with veg, you also make fishcakes from the mash to serve the next night.
If you make a bolognaise one night you add chilling beans for a chilli the next night.

@QueenLagertha

I keep a bag of frozen mash in the freezer for DS. Can buy in any supermarket. They are great. Frozen in little pellets so you just take out a handful and heat in microwave. There's only salt and butter added to them. I also keep McCain frozen jacket potatoes in the freezer too. I don't really buy processed foods but these make my life so much easier!

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