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.

Con le bucce di peperone non si spreca nulla: gusto, salute e sostenibilità in un unico ingrediente!

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 una padella con l’olio, fai rosolare le verdure per qualche minuto.

3. Adding seasonings
   Versa l’aceto di mele, lo zucchero, il sale e il pepe. Mescola bene e cuoci a fuoco basso per circa 20 minuti, finché il composto si addensa.

4. Blend and store
   Frulla leggermente per ottenere una consistenza più liscia e conserva in un vasetto sterilizzato.

💡 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 è il protagonista del nostro Gazpacho.