Twenty-first issue of our #Zero waste in the kitchen column, the column to give new life to scraps and make them the stars of your next recipe. Scraps in the kitchen are often thrown away, ignoring that they can be salvaged, thus avoiding food waste. But not only that, the Parts considered "less noble" parts of vegetables are actually rich in nutrients and thus represent valuable allies of our health.
All that remains is to discover the protagonists of this recipe. 🥁
Onion skins
A number of important nutrients are concentrated in food peels, and throwing them away represents a great waste not only for the environment, but also for our health. An example of this is onion peels, Rich in fiber, flavonoids, antioxidants and vitamins A, C and E.
Onion peels have incredible benefits: they have Antitumor, antifungal and antibacterial properties. La quercetin, a flavonoid present in large amounts right in the peel, is fundamental for the blood pressure and for ward off the onset of cardiovascular disease.
In addition, they are able to To regulate lipid metabolism and lower blood sugar levels, the high concentration of insoluble fiber regulates intestinal transit helping purification and maintaining the pH of the intestines at optimal levels.
Onion powder: the perfect seasoning
Ingredients:
- Onions to taste.
Preparation:
Wash the onion skins and dry them with a cloth. The next step is to dry them, and you can use a desiccator to do this; alternatively, cook them in the oven at 120° for about an hour, checking that they do not burn, or for two to three minutes in the microwave at maximum power.
Once dried, blend them with a blender: you will then obtain a fragrant onion powder, an unexpected and flavorful seasoning for all your dishes. Onion powder is perfect for giving extra flavor to bruschetta, salads, baked vegetables, soups, and velvety soups.
All types of onions, white, golden and red, can be used to prepare onion powder. Store this seasoning in a sterilized glass jar in a cool, dry place for up to one month.
