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Trimmings are unavoidable and shouldn’t be the primary focus for reduction. Yet you can do many things with Trimmings. In this article, we share 5 tips and tricks on how to use them.
1. Crispy vegetable peel as crisps or garnish
Grill the vegetable peels with salt & pepper and/or other herbs.
You can use the crispy peels as:
- Crisps
- Snacks
- Garnish for soups
- Extra bite in salads
Suitable vegetables are: (sweet) potato, parsnip, carrot, beetroot and zucchini.
2. Herbal dressing of stems and leaves
Chop the leftover herb stems and leaves finely and mix them with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar. You can use the dressing for:
- Salads
- In a mix of cold vegetables
- fried fish
- Pasta dishes
- Tapenades
Suitable herbs are: basil, rosemary, thyme, parsley, coriander, oregano. Vegetables like tomatoes, chili and garlic also give a nice taste to the dressing.
3. Vegetable pestos
The base for making pesto is a mix of basil, garlic, pine nuts, (olive) oil, salt, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. For a change, you can substitute the basil with leftover vegetables, such as:
- Kale pesto. Tip: Cook the kale for 3 minutes to remove the bitter taste.
- Eggplant & tomato pesto. Tip: Use ricotta cheese instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Arugula pesto.
- Carrot tops pesto.
4. Broth from peels and bones
Make broth from vegetable peels, crushed vegetables (which provide the most flavor), bones, and fresh herbs. You can use broth for:
- Cooking pasta and rice
- Making sauces
- Making soups
- Preparing vegetable or potato purée
- Cooking stews
5. Other things you could do with trimmings
Trimmings can also be used in other ways, such as the examples below:
- Mix the stem of broccoli into stir-fries or as extra crunch in a salad.
- Use citrus peels when cooking pasta or rice for a fresh flavor.
- After use, store fresh vanilla beans in sugar to make your own vanilla sugar
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