From Trash to Treasure: The Ultimate Zero-Waste Veggie Stock Recipe
From Trash to Treasure: The Ultimate Zero-Waste Veggie Stock Recipe
Ever feel guilty tossing those sad, wilted veggie bits into the compost?
Well, put down that potato peel and step away from the trash can!
Your ticket to culinary stardom is hiding in your kitchen scraps.
Get ready to transform yesterday’s trash into today’s gourmet feast!
Ingredients
- Onion scraps (tops, bottoms, and skins)
- Celery ends and leaves
- Carrot peels and tops
- Mushroom stems
- Garlic skins and ends
- Potato peels
- Parsley stems
- Water
Instructions
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Start your scrap collection! Keep a ziplock bag in your freezer.
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As you cook throughout the week, toss in your veggie scraps.
Think onion skins, carrot tops, celery leaves – the works! -
Once your bag is full, dump the frozen scraps into a large pot.
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Add water until the scraps just start to float.
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Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
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Let your magical concoction simmer for at least 30 minutes.
The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor! -
Strain the liquid gold through a fine-mesh sieve.
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Voila! You now have homemade veggie stock fit for a 5-star restaurant.
The Secret to Scrap Success
The key to elevating this stock from good to great lies in your scrap selection.
Here’s the insider tip: focus on sweet and aromatic veggies.
Corn cobs, winter squash, and even fruit scraps can add depth and complexity.
Avoid bitter vegetables like Brussels sprouts or cauliflower – they’ll crash your stock party.
Experiment with herbs too! Thyme, basil, and cilantro stems are flavor powerhouses.
Storage and Uses
Your liquid gold will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning.
Use this stock as a base for soups, risottos, or even as a braising liquid.
Your taste buds (and the planet) will thank you!
Remember, one chef’s trash is another chef’s treasure.
Now go forth and create culinary magic from your kitchen scraps!
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