Zero waste uses every part of the vegetable to make your grocery money go farther. Use beet leaves, broccoli stems, and keep your peels on to make your dish bulkier. The smaller the veggies are chopped, the less people will notice.
Zero Waste Vegetable Hash
- Swiss chard leaves and stems
- Leek white and green parts
- Celery stems and leaves
- Beet roots and leaves
- Radishes with their leaves
- Jalapeños with the seeds if you can tolerate heat
- Only wash if necessary the vegetables straight from the farm.
- Heat up 1 Tbsp butter, ghee, coconut oil, or lard to med heat
- Chop up as much of the vegetable as possible into small bite sized pieces
- Add the harder stems and bits to sauté for 5 min or until soft
- Add in softer leafy bits and cook another 3-5 minutes
- Season with salt and pepper
- You can use any fresh herbs or spices here to taste