3 RECIPES THAT TURNS GARBAGE INTO GOLD // carrot tops, broccoli stem & cauliflower leaves

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[@cath1238]

I would love for this to become a series! 😍

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

Right?! This is SO inspiring!

[@adagioborntrager4456]

YES

[@priscillajimenez27]

YEAH

[@jeanr.3048]

YES!!

[@belonging9200]

I love those things for green smoothies. And in our supermarkets they collect leaves of veggies for others to pick up for animals or smoothies.

[@kimberlyhenry7717]

I run any scraps from root veggies through my food processor to chop them finely, I save them in my freezer and use them to add into soups, pasta sauces, and fillings for dumplings. It works well, especially if you don't have enough leftover for a whole recipe from one meal. I love the broccoli cheese sauce idea. Normally I use the stalks for broccoli soup.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

That is SUCH a good idea!

[@cathystewart2268]

All the scraps I trim from vegetables get thrown into a bag in the freezer. When the bag is full, the scraps get dumped into a pressure cooker with enough water to cover and turned into veggie broth for soup. The remaining pulp goes to compost. Also, I make the same cheese sauce, but I use the core from cauliflower. Broccoli stems get peeled and the green center eaten raw - it’s delicious 😋

[@alsinakiria]

Same with me. I never have enough of the stock. I use it for everything. I cook my rice in it. I also use them when roasting meat for Christmas to give the gravy extra flavor. Why would I use edible food to throw away when I could roast the carrot and onion ends in the turkey drippings? I've made vegetable gravy from it too, using mushrooms or soy sauce to give it that unami flavour that is missing when you don't use meat.

[@sixtinehostache6471]

I have a (french) family recipe made from chard leaves: Most of the time we cook the white part of the chard, but my grandmother also cooked the leaves. While the whites steamed, she put the leaves with them. She made a "grattin" with the white part and reserved the leaves for later. She mixed the cooked leaves and incorporated them into a crepes batter. She cooked them the same way as crepes without adding anything to them and this is super cool and delicious. Voila!! this is my grandma's green pancakes recipe.

[@margarett_b]

Broccoli sauce- my gosh, what a bomb idea! I usually used the stems in stir-fries and I have actually never though about making a sauce out of them, not even mentioning a cheesy one! I knew I was going to learn sth and you did not disappoint me :D

[@harmonicaveronica]

I did something similar with zucchini recently. On the first go I actually made a salad dressing, and after eating that I realized it'd be really tasty cooked a bit and used as a pasta sauce! It needed cooking because I put in a couple garlic cloves and when raw they're kind of... a lot

[@margarett_b]

Carrot top pesto is my go to when I have a real big bunch of the greens and it is always super delicious, no matter what type of nut you add! Highly recommend sneaking in a few mint leaves to bust the flavour! Also, I got used to this taste so much I sometimes even chop them into a salad and I love the herby vibe they add!

[@tianaowen701]

I am so jealous if you got that Cauliflower plastic free. Never have I seen it around me. Idk if it’s cause it can’t grow in Oregon or something but it’s never at a farmers market (that is only during the summer) and my super markets always have it wrapped in plastic

[@paavanimehta3296]

I use cauliflower leaves and radish leaves chopped up in my minestrone soup! That's the beauty of it, you can add all chunky veggies you want and it turns out yumm!

[@philipparm9700]

These recipes are so clever! Would love for this to become a series. I usually cut the outer layer off the broccoli stem and cut it into slices and steam it along with the florets. Tastes just fine.

[@margarett_b]

I am definitely mind blown with the last recipe. FANTASTIC! I love adding cauliflower leaves to curries and soups or roasting them but making a filling out of these has never come to my mind! Must have tasted absolutely delicious!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I never thought of using cauliflower leaves either but IT'S GENIUS!

[@FazlinaAzwar]

This is an amazing video! In Sri Lanka, we consume almost all parts of edible vegetables and fruits. I live in the UAE and there is so much food waste. So sad! Keep showing us more recipes 😊❤

[@angthomas71]

I hope you do make a series out of this. I am making them all!

[@michellelockett6518]

Broccoli stalks are my favourite part, I’m lucky to have a garden and the leaves of broccoli are lovely too, bit like kale 😊. Loved this video you’re on fire girl 😊

[@Gittemary]

Thank you so much! And having your own garden is realy GOALS 😍🌿

[@alaranazlylmaz1439]

I really needed that cauliflower leaf one, i bet that can be a great filling for ravioli as well :)

[@livialious]

I make potatopeel chips in the oven, season with garlic powder and salt. So good!

[@bajkoeda]

I love these recipes!! And I love that you're using simple ingredients that we can buy everywhere! 🙏💚

[@corinnekelleher3178]

I like to keep my veggie scraps and freeze them for soup stock. Makes really hearty flavorful soups during the colder months. 👍🏻 🥕🧅🧄

[@mryinthemirror]

Thank you for sharing these :) I usually use fruit peels to make cake dough, and it turned to save a lot of food of being composted. I store all the peels of the week on the fridge (as pineapple, orange, mango, papaya and the list goes on), cook and slice them finely. Them I incorporate the cooked pieces into a basic vegan dough, with a bunch of spices and cacao. It's delicious, highly nutritious, and really helps in reducing food waste

[@harmonicaveronica]

I halfway expected the cauliflower leaves to be breaded and fried/baked into chips. I'm not sure if the center of the leaf would be too tough that way or not, but now I want to try it and find out!

[@neuscompanorodoreda9049]

Loved the dumplings one! I usually do crackers with the veggie pulp left from juicing. I love it.

[@vickyjansen3544]

I take the broccoli or cauliflower stems using my grader attachment in my food processor. Run it threw to make coleslaw. Thanks for showing me other things to do. I see a lot of people at the farmers market giving the stalks back to the farmer.

[@lasmiranda4003]

Curry from watermelon rind made with coconut milk, onion, tomatoes! Tastes like cabbage when cooked :)

[@1985homeslice]

Scraps from apples and broccoli stems make a nice slaw for tacos or as a side.

[@sheilapicton5937]

I will try them all! I've been just making soups with my waste so it's nice to have something different

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

That's all I do too haha. I think I need to get more creative!

[@michaelafischer6177]

The dumplings are beautiful!

[@annalewis680]

Broccoli stems thinly sliced is great in a coleslaw instead of cabbage.

[@vallovesnature8449]

I love steaming the broccoli stalk. The cheesy sauce recipe looks awesome!

[@emeliasoderlund]

Thank you for the inspo! x

[@LuuGolinski]

Love your recipes! I've never tried carot tops or cauliflower leaves, but I'll defintely use them from now on. I've always used the broccoli stem though and just cooked and ate it together with the other parts. But making a sauce out of it sounds really good! Recently I tried something I've never knew I could eat: leaves of beet root. I first had to research in the internet if they were edible 😅 and I made a nice chutney with them :)

[@adagioborntrager4456]

Absolutely love this! I know composting is helpful but using as much as possible is absolutely a must!

[@mmk82758]

I will for sure try the broccoli stem sauce. I hate eating the stems and always compost them. This is such a great recipe.

[@margarett_b]

Although I already use each of these veg parts I am super happy to see more ways to make these delicious :D Especially because I just LOVE your content- your personality makes any topic seem so much more interesting and any idea more doable! Also, your smile always makes my day! . Anyways, sending you lots of love! Stay safe and have a great day or night!

[@Gittemary]

Margaret B thank you so much 🌿🌿 and so cool to hear that you are rocking that anti-food waste ✌️

[@user-pf5kt7dq9n]

To be honest, I have a squirrel I rescued, and he eats a majority of my veggie scraps lol, as long as they're safe for him.

[@bookishdaydreams4993]

These recipes seemed super fun! Thanks for the ideas :)

[@HellenaT]

Thank you! These are amazing!

[@danapatsey6175]

I love that you're doing this. Thank you. I can't wait to make them.

[@gracegonzalez3314]

I absolutely love these! cant wait to try!

[@jeanr.3048]

Brocolli stalks are also really great for stir fry!

[@naomiscott1468]

I’m so excited to try the dumpling recipe! My dad gave me some fresh cauliflower from his garden today and you have just given me a perfect way to use the leaves!

[@carimaz2277]

Great video. I use orange peel and boil them in water and sugar to make candied orange peels. I then add them to make a cake. Delicious.

[@pramilaiyengar6502]

Hi, i loved your all three recipes. You have sed it very beautifully. Great I'll try it for sure. The dumplings are sooo good. Thanks for sharing.

[@Linda-vg8sr]

I really enjoyed this video!! Please make more ❤❤🤗

[@juliariverareyes8168]

Thanks! Tried carrot greens for the first time today

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I LIVE for this!!! I use a lot of food "waste" for my recipes too which is so easy and really all parts of the vegetable can be consumed in some way, even if it is just to make veggie stock! I saw a recent stat that said food waste is the fourth carbon emitter in the world!!! I completely agree, a big part of this is the farmer and the stores, but we can consumers can help SO much!

[@skipppyy9814]

Just found out you’re from Denmark, my boyfriend grew up there! He moved to the states around the age of 12 (were 20 now). I went to Denmark with him at Christmas and fell in love with the country 🥰 Also love your videos, subscribed!’

[@briiree]

This is great!! Looking forward to the next recipes!!!

[@vanettevargas6496]

Dumplings look so tasty

[@Misscrepeaunutella]

Adding carrot tops in soups is also a great idea!

[@loshara5735]

Thank you ! I'll, for sure, give a go at the dumplings 🤤

[@debramachado5608]

Great ideas! Thank you 😊

[@rairight2749]

Brilliant 👏 I will be trying all of them

[@aplover88]

Great video full of wonderful recipe ideas. I have never had an issue with broccoli as always eat all of it. I have recently started eating cauliflower leaves and roast the whole cauliflower with the leaves or chop off the leaves and use them in stir fry. Carrot top pesto I have yet to try but I have done celery leaves pesto and it was delicious.

[@issi2699]

your food processor made me nostalgic because its the same one my parents have :)

[@faydraa]

I was wondering which one it is 🤔 I love the size ! And will be happy to find it second hand

[@mickeysbitch1]

Loved it ❤️

[@elyssaglenn1909]

Thank you for the video! I'm happy to have some new ideas. :D

[@carolinanierga3814]

That pesto looks great, I'll try it for sure!

[@erikahill7958]

Wow this is amazing. You are such a good cook! :)

[@MarinaElektra]

Amazing!! I personally cut the broccoli steam in small pieces, peeling the external skin, eating them raw with some salt as healthy snack!

[@cherylmoller6248]

We must have been on the same vibe this week because I wrote an article on nourishthat.com all about food waste too! The cheesy broccoli looks so good! I love roasting broccoli stems with coconut oil, tahini and sea salt 🤤

[@priscillamariekleven]

Ooh I’ll be trying the broccoli stack cheese sauce/Mac for sure! I tried roasting chopped broccoli stalks and decided it just wasn’t my thing 😂 so I’m excited to see an alternative that looks much tastier!! Thank you!

[@AtHomewithSusana]

I loved your video! So many ways of making food go a long way 🙂

[@d.h.9278]

Is there any vegetable scraps that cannot be used? I'm asking because I want to utilize all that I can- Thank you for the great ideas / recipes! A series would be lovely ;-)

[@Gittemary]

Rhubarb leaves are incredibly poisonous, so I’d stay clear of those 😬

[@LennyKJ1]

Eat the broccoli stems with the florets! Cut lengthways so yummy 🥦

[@1mariam3]

Pickled cabbage heart :kindasupercrunchysouercraut: Carrot leftovers into carrot cake oatmeal ☺️ Apple leftovers into the compot drink, with lemon leftovers after using them for souce

[@franchurch7581]

I have just made the carrot top pesto, it is delicious thank you. Did you know that beetroot leaves are just like a mild spinach and can be used as a spinach substitute in most recipes.

[@Gittemary]

No I did not know that, thank you for the tip! 😍

[@taylorteufel1195]

I agree with other comments and would watch the heck out of more videos like this

[@cloudy_wie_wolkig]

I'll definitely try the broccoli cheese sauce

[@eeddoosshh]

Brilliant as usual! Weekly inspo would be great, if you're still onto that idea obvs. :)

[@BetterDayWeb]

I have always wondered what to do with my broccoli stems; seemed like such a waste to just throw it out. The Broccoli sauce is definitely a must try!

[@Anna_ForFutureAdventures]

YAS gimme all the food content 😂 I would love to see how you use old bread, I once tried to make dumplings with old bread but they fell apart and became a way too salty mushy something that wasn't really appetizing 😅

[@elizabethkeen7851]

I made a non vegan version(because our half and half was going bad)of the pesto.It’s so good! Thank you for the idea.

[@jaee9586]

I love everything from this video thank you it was great

[@Gittemary]

I am happy you like it!

[@priscillajimenez27]

Oh wow when you posted about using the cauliflower leaves for dumpling I honestly thought you were gonna use the leaves as the actual dumpling wrap instead of dough. Silly me lol

[@LaFlamande]

this is great

[@jayare5483]

Omg i loved this...💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@ayshalynncook7510]

Fairylandcottage has a great recipe for apple cider vinegar out of apple scraps!! It’s super useful and easy to do! Highly recommend

[@Days.]

Those 🥟 looks amazing

[@hellomehi6692]

You can dye fabric with carrot tops. I would assume you have to have a lot though. Love your videos!!🧡

[@sustainableteacheryt]

Your video was really interesting. Thanks for sharing your tips. Now I need to convince my husband to do this lol! He's the one that cooks at home XD

[@chelsea3974]

I've already made carrot top pesto and it was awesome

[@tonyogrady1616]

I'll do the cauliflower.Namaste!

[@christinametzger2609]

More of this please! 😁

[@Gittemary]

I have a new one in the works already ❤️✨

[@iammahaut]

I love to make apple jam when I have some old apples stocking around! And I also love to make banana bread to use up spotted bananas. The recipe I use is from Blue Olis is really tasty though very easy and simple, so perfect for people, like me, that usually don't bake!

[@forestnightstar]

Oo! Yay

[@paulinalara3447]

Celery tops are also great for pesto

[@debcress6718]

aaah thanks, just got celery - or should I say celery green with some celery - in my weekly veggie bag and wondered what I could do with it :D

[@buzlazy]

🗣Uncle Leo!

[@kerryryder6357]

Love this would love me of the same. I cringe to think how I’ve wasted so many broccoli stems in the past. Not any more 😉 x

[@annabellepepper3319]

The broccoli stems made into "cheesy" sauce. Wow.

[@lismarcel]

Have you ever made your own veg stock? I'd be interested in learning that 🙂

[@AnnikaWithAk]

I always eat the whole apple including the core, only leave the stem :)

[@MSchipper]

Great Idea!! Could you tell me what to do with the leaves of radishes? I tried them in a salad, but they are bit like nettles, so not comfortable to eat raw.

[@rin1630]

Where did you get your chopping board? It looks gorgeous!!

[@Gittemary]

All second hand 😊🌿

[@emilyaitch8143]

would the broccoli one also work for brussel sprout stalks?

[@priscillajimenez27]

If only the farms would donate the food they usually toss to food banks and/or ship it to countries struggling with droughts/hunger

[@markhadley1545]

Banana peal salad?

[@jenann0350]

Wow I convinced my self carrot tips were poisonous! I'v been missing out!

[@cdncr90]

Does the cheese sauce taste like broccoli, or just cheese? I don't mind, but I'm trying to find ways of incorporating more vegetables (aka hiding) into my daughter's diet. She only eats nuggets, hotdogs, grilled cheese, Mac n cheese and occasionally chicken. Thanks! And love all of your videos, they have been super informative and helpful as I start my plant based and low waste transition. Maybe I'll inspire my family to switch too ❤️

[@Gittemary]

It doesn’t taste like broccoli at all 😍✨

[@mmanda15]

How long were you able to keep the pesto? I made some the other day and not wanting to make food waste out of my “food waste” I used what I had all in one go on my pasta (and yes, too much pesto was a thing! 😋)

[@michaelafischer6177]

Any thoughts on the broccoli sauce as part of a macaroni 'cheese' bake instead?

[@Gittemary]

Michaela Fischer that could easily work 😍