Earth Day is Friday April 22. And while there are many ways we can each contribute to a healthier planet every day, one thing I’m personally working on is: DECREASING FOOD + KITCHEN WASTE.
Decreasing Food + Kitchen Waste is win-win since it’s good for the Earth to create less waste AND saves us money. This dinner idea has helped us throw away less food & it’s actually a lot of fun…
✅ 1. Protein
Such as leftover…
-grilled chicken, salmon, whatever you have
-hard boiled eggs
-canned beans, warmed & tossed w/ olive oil & herbs
-nuts & seeds
✅ 2. Produce
Such as leftover…
-fruit, fresh and dried
-random veggies, cut into pieces/sticks
-salad greens, tossed w/ dressing
-pickles
-canned artichokes, tossed w/ olive oil & herbs
✅ 3. Quality “Carbs”
Such as leftover…
-whole grain crackers
-sprouted toast pieces
-whole grain pasta
-roasted potatoes
✅ 4. Healthy Fat
Such as leftover…
-nut butters
-olives, as-is or warmed
-avocado slices
-cheese pieces
✅ 5. Extras
Such as leftover…
-pizza, cut into small pieces
-hummus
-condiments like mustard, honey, etc.
MANTRA: Buy smart, Store it right, Use it all
🌎 Buy the right amount of food with a plan of how to use it. Choose ingredients that can be used in multiple recipes, so they’re less likely to sit around & go bad.
🌎 Store food so it stays fresh longest.
🌎 Organize food & leftovers so you don’t forget about them. Don’t shove things to the back of the fridge & use clear or labeled containers.
🌎 Have go-to recipes that easily use leftovers & produce before they go bad like the FRIDGE CLEAN-OUT CHARCUTERIE and… frittatas, pastas, nachos, stir-frys.
…also work to decrease KITCHEN WASTE like paper plates, plastic sandwich & storage bags, paper towels, plastic wrap, foil, and parchment paper. And bring your own produce bags & shopping bags to the grocery store.
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