5 Parts Of Vegetables And Fruits That Can Still Be Eaten, There Are Carrot Leaves To Shell Skin

JAKARTA - Many of us are used to throwing away certain parts of fruit and vegetables without thinking twice. Either because it's a habit, or thinks it can't be eaten.

In fact, some of the remaining fruits and vegetables can actually be processed into healthy, delicious, and highly nutritious foods. Here are 5 fruits and vegetables that are often thrown away even though they can still be consumed, as reported by the Tasting Table page.

1. Carrotel leaves

When buying fresh carrots, usually the leaves are thrown away immediately. In fact, carrots have a fresh taste that looks like carrots, with a little smell like peterseli. The texture is soft and suitable to be added to the soup, salad, or used as the main ingredient for carrots leaf pesto.

The trick is refined carrots, mixed with garlic, nuts, olive oil, and lemon juice. The result? A unique petho sauce that is delicious and full of nutrients.

2. Orange and Lemon Skin

Citrus fruit skins such as oranges, lemons, or limes often go directly into the trash. In fact, citrus skin is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C which is good for the immune system.

You can process it into lemonades with whole lemons (as well as its skin), orange peels by boiling and giving sugar, additional for smoothies, or lemon skin scars to add aroma to cakes and dishes.

3. Bit leaves

Buy fresh bits in the market? Don't throw away the green leaves. bit leaves can be made up like kale or spinach, they taste a little sweet and smell like the tuber's own bits.

Wash the leaves clean, cut small, then stir with garlic and a little oil. Add lime juice for fresh taste. It can also be mixed into smoothies for additional useful green vegetables.

4. Batang Muncul

Many people only use the top of the mushrooms and throw away the stems. In fact, mushrooms such as Portobello and shiitake remain safe and delicious to eat.

Cut the stems into small pieces and stir with the top. Alternatively, fine slash the mold stems as an additional ingredient in the filling of food and soup. If you don't like the texture, save it to make a sour and flavor-rich mushroom broth.

5. Semangka Skin

Who would have thought, the pale white inner watermelon skin can be eaten? This part is often thrown away, even though it can be processed into a sweet and acidic bailout. Suitable as a companion to heavy foods or salad toppings.

Peel the outer green skin first, then boil the white part with sugar, vinegar, and spices. The results are fresh, unique, and suitable for souvenirs after the party.