Most don’t know these are reusable

🍲 Bonus Recipe: Zero-Waste Vegetable Broth

Ingredients:

• 3 cups frozen veggie scraps (onion ends, carrot peels, garlic skins, celery leaves, etc.)
• 8 cups water
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1–2 bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• Optional: mushroom stems, herb stems for added depth

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a large stockpot.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
3. Simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes.
4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into jars or containers.
5. Let cool and store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.

Tip: Reuse the strained scraps one more time by composting them or simmering again for a lighter broth.

Final Thought

Reusing these everyday kitchen items doesn’t just help the planet — it can also elevate your cooking. Next time you’re about to toss something, ask yourself: Can this be reused creatively? Chances are, the answer is yes.

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