As the world’s population continues to grow, the issue of food has become more pressing than ever. Every year, billions of tons of food are wasted around the globe, causing significant environmental and economic damage. It is time that we start taking action to fight against food waste and help to reduce the number of people going hungry.

One great way of fighting food waste is by cooking and eating meals that utilize all parts of an ingredient. For example, the stems and leaves of vegetables that we usually discard can be used to make a broth or a soup base. The following are some recipes that you can try to help fight against food waste.

1. Broccoli stem soup

Most people only eat the broccoli florets, discarding the stems. However, the stems are nutritious and can be used in many ways. To make broccoli stem soup, peel the stems and chop them into small pieces. In a pot, sauté some onions and garlic in olive oil until they become translucent. Add the chopped broccoli stems and a diced potato and stir for a few minutes. Add some vegetable broth and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender. Finally, use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.

2. Carrot top pesto

Carrot greens are a great addition to soups and stews, but they’re also perfect for making pesto. To make carrot top pesto, combine 2 cups of carrot tops, 1 garlic clove, ¼ cup of toasted pine nuts, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, and ¼ cup of olive oil in a food processor. Puree until combined. Season it with salt and pepper according to your taste. You can use this pesto as a sauce for pasta or serve it as a dip.

3. Banana peel curry

We often throw away banana peels, but they can be used in cooking. To make a banana peel curry, chop up 4 banana peels and soak them in water for a few minutes. Drain and rinse them thoroughly. Heat up some vegetable oil in a pan and sauté 1 chopped onion until it softens. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon of curry powder. Stir for a few minutes before adding the banana peels and 1 can of chopped tomatoes. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the banana peels are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Radish leaf pesto

Radish leaves are often discarded, but they can be used instead of basil leaves to make pesto. To make radish leaf pesto, combine 2 cups of radish leaves, 1 garlic clove, ¼ cup of toasted walnuts, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, and ¼ cup of olive oil in a food processor. Puree until combined. Season it with salt and pepper according to your taste. Use this pesto as a sauce for pasta or serve it as a dip.

In conclusion, these recipes are just a few examples of how we can fight food waste by making use of all parts of an ingredient. By being creative in the kitchen, we can help to reduce the amount of food that ends up in landfills and ensure that everyone has access to nutritious and delicious meals.

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