Sweet and Sour Chutney with Pepper Peels: Zero Waste Recipe

Welcome to a new edition of our column Zero Waste in the Kitchen!
Today we value the pepperskins, often removed when cleaning peppers, but rich in Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants.

Turn them into sweet and sour chutney is a simple and tasty way to reduce waste in the kitchen, creating a versatile condiment perfect for cheeses, meats or even as an enrichment to our soups and ready meals.

With bell pepper peels, nothing is wasted: taste, health, and sustainability in one ingredient!

Nutritional benefits of bell bell pepper peels

Colorful, sweet and full of flavor, the skins of peppers are often removed. Once cooked or blended, they become perfect for light and surprising (and easily digestible!) preparations.
They contain natural antioxidants (especially in the red varieties), vitamin C e fibers, and thanks to their intense aroma they lend themselves to creating truly unique condiments, creams or preserves.

With just a few ingredients you can turn peels into a tasty and nutritious condiment.

Sweet and sour chutney of bell bell pepper peel and date peels

A flavorful cream, perfect for spreading or pairing with cheeses.

Ingredients

• The skins of 2 red peppers
• 150 g of cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 red onion
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of evo oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Prepare the ingredients
   Wash and dry the skins of the peppers. Cut them into small pieces along with the dates and onion.

2. Browning in the pan
   In a pan with oil, sauté the vegetables for a few minutes.

3. Adding seasonings
   Pour in the apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir well and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

4. Blend and store
   Whisk lightly to achieve a smoother consistency and store in a sterilized jar.

💡 Suggestion: excellent as a condiment for fresh cheeses, roasted meats, or to add an extra touch to our soups and ready meals.

More Zero Waste recipes and ideas

• And with the cucumber peels you can prepare tasty rolls.
• Le eggplant peels are instead the protagonists of a tasty flan and zero waste.
• Looking for more anti-waste recipes? Visit the section to find many recipes Zero Waste.
• The strong flavor of the peppers is the protagonist of our Gazpacho.