Food processor hacks to cut down on food waste
Food waste is currently one of the biggest challenges we face globally, with around 25-30% of total food produced being wasted each year.
We can all cut down on food waste with some simple changes to our daily habits and kitchen routines, as well as being creative with any leftover ingredients.
Food processors are one of the most useful tools to have in your kitchen. They’re perfect for preparing food that may be about to expire - you can chop, grate, slice and blend a range of fresh foods quickly and with minimal effort.
We’ve put together some easy food processor hacks to make the most out of your leftover ingredients - keep them in mind next time you’re cooking!
Homemade chopped herb cubes
Homemade chopped herb cubes are a super quick and easy way to keep herbs fresh for longer.
Simply blend fresh herbs in your food processor and place into ice-cube trays, pouring olive oil over them before freezing. Flavour cubes can be made with all sorts of ingredients such as chopped garlic, chilli or infused oils.
They’ll be packed full of flavour and easy to pop in the pan for a great start to any meal such as pasta dishes, risotto or curries.
Simply blend fresh herbs in your food processor and place into ice-cube trays, pouring olive oil over them before freezing. Flavour cubes can be made with all sorts of ingredients such as chopped garlic, chilli or infused oils.
They’ll be packed full of flavour and easy to pop in the pan for a great start to any meal such as pasta dishes, risotto or curries.
Homemade oat flour
Oats can often be forgotten at the back of the baking cupboard, but there’s no need for them to go to waste. Try making your own oat flour - it can be made in minutes with very little effort, and is much cheaper than buying a premade version.
Oat flour is a really versatile ingredient that can be used to make muffins, cakes and pancakes and is naturally gluten-free.
Fit the knife blade and place your oats into the food processor bowl, and process until the mixture resembles a fine flour.
Just remember to store your flour in a cool dry place in a sealed container or jar afterwards to keep it fresh.
Oat flour is a really versatile ingredient that can be used to make muffins, cakes and pancakes and is naturally gluten-free.
Fit the knife blade and place your oats into the food processor bowl, and process until the mixture resembles a fine flour.
Just remember to store your flour in a cool dry place in a sealed container or jar afterwards to keep it fresh.
Vegetable crudités
Vegetable crudités are the perfect grab-and-go snack to keep in the fridge and eat with homemade dips or hummus. It’s a great way to use up any leftover salad items or vegetables that you might have from other meals.
Feed your veg of choice through the dicing attachment of your food processor by hand, using the pusher stick. You can slice vegetables such as peppers, cucumber, carrot, celery etc - perfect as an after-school snack for kids and to use up any leftovers from other meals.
Feed your veg of choice through the dicing attachment of your food processor by hand, using the pusher stick. You can slice vegetables such as peppers, cucumber, carrot, celery etc - perfect as an after-school snack for kids and to use up any leftovers from other meals.
Grønnsaksbuljongterninger
Å lage egne grønnsaksbuljongterninger er en utmerket måte å bruke opp grønnsaker som begynner å bli dårlige på, og å lage en deilig base for retter som supper, gryter og curryretter.
Du kan bruke hvilke som helst grønnsaker du har hjemme, men selleri, gulrøtter, purreløk og løk er en utmerket smakskombinasjon for hjemmelaget buljong.
Når grønnsakene har kokt i vann, kan du enten helle den varme buljongen i en ThermoResist-blender eller la blandingen avkjøles før du mikser den. Hell deretter buljongen i en isbitform for å fryse ned og bruke senere.
Rive ost
Dersom du har osterester som ærmer seg utløpsdatoen, er en smart måte å unngå svinn å rive og fryse ned osten i en beholder eller frysepose.
Du kan også spare tid ved å rive ost i posjoner for å bruke til smørbrød eller som en deilig topping til pasta, pizza eller meksikanske retter.
Fest riveskiven til food prosessoren og dytt posjoner med ost gjennom materøret. Du kan rive cheddar, parmesan og andre harde oster rett over på en tallerken eller i en beholder.
Hjemmelaget brødrasp
Hvorfor ikke bruke opp overskytende brødskiver eller rundstykker ved å lage hjemmelagde brødrasp?
Fest knivbladet på foodprosessoren og riv brødet i biter før du blitzer det til fint brødrasp.
Brødrasp kan brukes til mye forskjellig - som topping på fiskegrateng, mac and cheese eller tilsettes i hjemmelaget stuffing.
Etter at du har prøvd våre triks med foodprosessoren, vær kreativ på kjøkkenet og finn flere måter å bruke opp restemat på.
Følg flere av våre tips om hvordan du reduserer matsvinn hjemme, her.