Zero waste in the kitchen: cabbage leaves

Welcome to the new edition of our column Zero Waste in the Kitchen, created to transform waste into valuable ingredients for new recipes. We often throw away parts of vegetables that, instead, can be recovered and enhanced in the kitchen, helping us to reduce food waste. The less-used parts of vegetables are in fact rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals that are essential for our well-being.

Are you ready to discover today's featured ingredient? 🥁

The leaves of cabbage

La verza è un ortaggio tipico dell’autunno, rich in vitamins (A, C, K), fibers and minerals such as iron e potassium. Spesso, però, le foglie più esterne e il torsolo vengono scartati perché ritenuti troppo duri. In realtà, se cucinati nel modo giusto, diventano protagonisti di piatti sani, leggeri e sorprendenti.

Oggi ti proponiamo una ricetta facile, veloce e perfetta per l’autunno.

Crispy baked cabbage leaf chips

A light and tasty snack, ideal for an aperitif or as an alternative side dish.

Ingredients

• The outer leaves of 1 cabbage (well washed and dried)
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Spices to taste (paprika, curry, black pepper, oregano)

Preparation

1. Elimina le parti più dure of the central coast with leaves and cut them into large pieces.
2. Place them on a baking tray covered with baking paper.
3. Brush with oil, add salt and spices of your choice.
4. Bake in forno statico preriscaldato a 160°C per circa 15 minuti, finché risultano croccanti.
5. Let them cool slightly before enjoying them.

Un’idea sana e sfiziosa per non sprecare nulla della verza.

These chips are also excellent as an accompaniment to our soups and ready meals.
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