A zero-waste chef shares her tips for cooking with tomato peels and seeds, which are full of antioxidants.
Plus, six recipes to try.
You probably already knew that though, right?
But did you know that you could be getting evenmoreout of the fruit?
Here, she gives three ways to do it.
3 ways to use tomato peels and seeds to cut down on waste
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Anne-Marie Bonneau is the creator of the website Zero-Proof Chef and the author of The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet.
Then, the peels will pull away, Bonneau says.
Next, dehydrate the peels in the oven.
For example,dehydrated orange peelsare a great digestion-supporting snack.
One of her favorite ways to use it is to sprinkle on top of popcorn.
It pairs perfectly with the other spices in the dish, including paprika and garlic.
The ones here are made with flaxseed meal, which is full of fiber.
Get the recipe:flaxseed Paleo tortilla chips
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Use tomato peels and seeds to make a paste.
See how its doneby following her own simple recipe.
Anne-Marie Bonneau is the creator of the website Zero-Proof Chef and the author of The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet.
Thats where your tomato paste can really take it up a notch.
This recipe shows exactly how to do it.
If youre into Doritos, youll love this recipe.
Get the recipe:vegan cheese with tomato paste
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The last idea Bonneau offers up for putting tomato peels and seeds to use is fermenting them.
A simple snack of fermented tomatoes and salt is absolutely delicious.
I cant believe how good it tastes, she says.
Seestep-by-step how to ferment tomato peels on Bonneaus siteand see two ideas for what to do with them below.
The same cant be said about a jar of salsa in the chip aisle at the grocery store.
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