Use these tricks to get the most bang for your buckand extra deliciousness!
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Im big on waste, not want not.
I added a squeeze of lemon juice and saved it in a jar.
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you could do the same with any fruit-based simple syrup!
Save Citrus Rinds
Lemons, limes, and oranges arent just good for their juice inside!
My mom always snuck them into our smoothies growing up and I was none the wiser!
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If not immediately using, just cut into quarters and keep in a bag in the freezer.
Keep Leafy Tops!
Both methods also work with past-their-prime greens like kale and spinach.
Keep butter refrigerated and oil at room temp to be used for cooking or slathered straight on warm bread.
Saute Stems
When de-stemming greens, dont toss the stems out.
Just chop them up into smaller, coin-sized pieces and saute until tender, but not too soft.
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you’re able to make specific flavored-broths with particular veggies or toss it all in together.
And while broccoli and cauliflower stalks dont make good stock, that doesnt mean they arent worth saving too!
