Crispy cabbage leaf chips: Zero Waste recipe

Welcome to a new edition of our column Zero Waste in the Kitchen!
Today we find out how to enhance the outer leaves of savoy cabbage, spesso scartate perché ritenute troppo dure, ma in realtà ricche di fibre, vitamine e minerali.

Turn them into crispy baked chips è un modo semplice, sano e sfizioso per ridurre gli sprechi in cucina, creando uno snack o contorno leggero che piacerà a tutta la famiglia.

Ogni foglia della verza può diventare un ingrediente prezioso: gusto, salute e sostenibilità in un unico piatto!

Nutritional benefits of savoy cabbage leaves

The cabbage is a typical autumn vegetable, rich in vitamins (A, C, K), fibers and minerals such as iron e potassium. Often, however, the outermost leaves and the core are discarded because they are considered too hard. In reality, if cooked in the right way, they become protagonists of healthy, light and surprising dishes.

Today we offer you an easy, quick and perfect recipe for autumn.

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. Prepare the leaves
   Rimuovi le parti più dure della costa centrale e taglia le foglie in pezzi grandi.

2. Season
   Arrange the leaves on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Brush with oil, add salt and your favorite spices.

3. Bake in the oven
   Cuoci in forno statico preriscaldato a 160°C per circa 15 minuti, finché risultano croccanti.

4. Serve
   Let them cool slightly before enjoying them.

💡 Suggestion: Savoy cabbage chips are perfect as a snack, side dish or accompaniment to our Bontà di Stagione soups and stews.

More Zero Waste recipes and ideas:

• The savoy cabbage è anche l’ingrediente di molte nostre ricette, come il Delicate Minestrone.
• Don't throw out the leek leaves: you can use them in these 5 recipes.
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