Risotto with eggplant peels: Zero Sprechi recipe

Welcome to a new edition of our Zero Waste in the Kitchen column!
Today we learn how to value the eggplant peels, often eliminated during the preparation of dishes, turning them into a star ingredient in a simple and tasty recipe.

With this recipe you will discover how to turn them into a creamy and flavorful risotto, reducing waste without sacrificing taste.

Eggplant peels

Eggplant peels contain substances beneficial to the liver, pancreas and intestines, promoting the production and elimination of bile.
In addition, its low caloric intake and its rich amount of water and mineral salts, such as potassium, phosphorus and calcium, make it perfect for those who need to follow a low-calorie diet.
In addition, it is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, chlorogenic acid and anthocyanins. Perfect for bone health and therefore suitable for anyone suffering from osteoporosis.

Risotto with eggplant peel

An anti-waste first course that enhances eggplant skins, making them soft and fragrant within an enveloping risotto.

Ingredients:

• 400 g fresh eggplant peels
• 300 g of rice
• an onion
• a knob of butter
• parmesan cheese to taste.
• evo oil
• hot broth
• white wine
• halls

Preparation:

1. Wash the eggplant peels thoroughly and cut them into strips or pieces.

2. Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a saucepan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

3. Add the rice and toast it for a few minutes, stirring.

4. Deglaze with white wine and add the eggplant skins.

5. Bring to cook by adding hot broth a little at a time, stirring occasionally.

6. When cooked, turn off the heat and mantle with butter and grated Parmesan cheese.

7. Adjust the salt and serve the risotto piping hot.

Tip: You can enrich the dish with herbs such as thyme or basil for even more fragrance.

More Zero Waste ideas and recipes

• Le eggplant peels can also be used to make a flan, discover the recipe.
• Le pepperskins can become a sweet and sour chutney: you only need to follow this recipe.
• Did you know that with the cabbage stalks Black can you make a tasty pesto? Discover the recipe.
• On the other hand, if you feel like risotto but little time to prepare it you can try our line Bontà that Risotti.