Cooking with scraps is an art: we all know that recycling and reducing our waste, especially food waste, is now a fundamental rule for talking about sustainability. Once upon a time, it all went in the trash, today we recycle it by creating compost, but we can also give it new life with interesting, anti-waste and useful recipes. Fruit and vegetable peels, in fact, can be used in countless different ways: today we suggest all the most useful methods for recycling peels in the kitchen, unleashing your imagination.
1. Fried Potato Peels
One of the most common ideas, incredibly simple to make: fried potato peels. Now a staple on even the most prestigious pub menus, fried potato peels are easy to make and pair well with a variety of dishes: they can even be used as a snack for brunch with friends, served with homemade mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, or aioli. Just one thing to remember: choose organic potatoes.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar From Its Peels
Not everyone knows that apple cider vinegar can also be made from apple scraps. Making it is very simple: just place the apple scraps in a glass jar, add water and sugar, stirring well until the sugar dissolves; then place a coffee filter on top, close the jar, and let it sit for a week or two. After this time, you will have a fantastic base for a homemade vinaigrette, ideal for dressing salads and cold dishes.
3. Candied Orange Peel
A popular European treat, enriched with honey, powdered sugar, or chocolate, candied orange peel is a real treat for both adults and children. Perfect for a fragrant end to a meal, to add a touch of flavor to your desserts, or even on its own for a sweet treat, it requires just three ingredients: oranges, water, and sugar.
4. Watermelon Rind Jam
Have you always thought it was impossible to recycle watermelon rinds? This abundant part of the fruit can actually be used to make a delicious jam. Watermelon rind jam is a simple and inexpensive preparation, ideal for breakfast or a snack, but also perfect for filling cakes, tarts, and cheesecakes. Thanks to the sugar naturally present in watermelon, it doesn't need any preservatives.
5. Eggplant Peels Canned in Oil
Sometimes, for eggplant recipes, we're asked to use only the soft, spongy inner part. What to do with the peels? Don't throw them away! Instead, make a preserve with eggplant peels in oil. This way, you'll have a touch of summer all year round: try them on simple slices of toasted bread as an appetizer, and you won't regret it.
6. Lemon Ice Cubes
If you enjoy refreshing, flavorful drinks, this is the recipe for you: lemon ice cubes. An original idea, perfect not only for flavoring summer drinks but also for infusing herbal teas and infusions. Making lemon ice cubes is really easy: just grate the zest of the used lemon, carefully avoiding the bitter white pith, and then place it in ice cube trays, adding water. Place everything in the freezer and you're done.
7. Tomato Chips
When you peel freshly blanched tomatoes to make a sauce, remember that their peels can be turned into delicious chips: a healthy and natural dish that everyone loves. Try them as an appetizer, accompanied by some tasty sauce, or to enhance a fresh salad, or even crumbled over a plate of spaghetti with garlic and oil.
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