Anti-waste: Learn how to make homemade vegetable stock with your peelings!
Did you know that the vegetable peelings we usually discard can be turned into a tasty and nutritious ingredient for your recipes? Homemade vegetable stock made from leftovers is a great way to reduce food waste, save money and enrich your culinary preparations.
Why make homemade vegetable stock?
- Intense and natural flavor: The vegetable peels concentrate a lot of flavor, resulting in a more aromatic broth free of chemical additives.
- Nutrients: Vegetable broth is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which bring various health benefits.
- Sustainability: By reusing leftovers, you help to reduce food waste and reduce environmental impact.
Basic recipe for homemade vegetable stock:
- Leftover peelings and stalks of various vegetables
- Water
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- Black pepper to taste
- Bay leaf
- Chopped parsley (optional)
How to make homemade vegetable stock:
1. Collecting leftovers: Store vegetable peelings such as onions, carrots, potatoes, leeks and celery stalks in a plastic bag in the freezer.
2. Preparation: Remove the leftovers from the freezer and place them in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and add some spices to taste, such as black pepper, bay leaves and parsley.
3. Cooking: Bring the pot to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 30 minutes or until the broth is tasty.
4. Strain: Strain the broth to remove the solids and discard them.
5. Freeze: Let the broth cool and place it in jars or ice cube trays to freeze.
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- Vegetables: In addition to the peels, you can add other chopped vegetables to the broth, such as broccoli stalks, cauliflower and pumpkin chunks.
- Flavor: Try adding different herbs and spices to vary the taste of your broth.
- Freezing: Frozen vegetable stock can be stored for up to 3 months.
What do you think?
Making homemade vegetable stock is a simple and economical practice that brings many benefits. By making use of leftovers, you reduce food waste, save money and enjoy a tasty and nutritious ingredient for your recipes. Try it and be amazed at the result!