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Don’t Throw Away Potato Peels – Recycle Them Like This!
The phrase “Don’t throw away potato peels” may sound like advice, but when you discover what you can do with them, you’ll consider it almost a command.
It’s now widely understood that recycling is the key to preserving the environment and, not to be overlooked, your wallet, from unnecessary waste. Often, the trash contains scraps that can hold surprises and make your household chores more manageable.
Potato peels, for example, contain fibers, minerals, and micronutrients useful in various aspects of daily life.
Curious to find out why it’s beneficial to keep them? Let’s begin!
Don’t Throw Away Potato Peels: Transform Them into Chips. Fried or Baked?
Don’t be surprised! Potato peels are edible and can be transformed into delicious chips to serve as a side dish or snack.
For frying, you’ll need 2 kg of potato scraps, a deep and wide pan, and plenty of vegetable oil. Heat the oil to its smoking point and immerse the potato peels. Drain them as soon as they turn golden, season, and serve. They are incredibly crispy.
Prefer a lighter version? Preheat the oven to 180°C, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Soak the peels in a bowl of water for about ten minutes. Drain and pat them dry thoroughly, then transfer them to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with spices, and toss until evenly coated. Arrange them on the baking sheet, well spaced apart, and bake for 25 minutes. Take them out and enjoy! They are a delight!
Alternative Uses
Of course, the uses of potato scraps are not limited to recipes. Stay in the kitchen for now and look at your pots. If they are encrusted, try filling them with water, placing one or more peels at the bottom, placing them on the stove, and bringing them to a boil.
Boil for 5 minutes, then drain and rub energetically with the potato peels. They will shine in no time.
Be careful not to burn yourself! Too late? Remedy with a 15-minute compress using the potato peels. They have emollient and soothing properties, and the pain will vanish in a flash.
You can also use them to fertilize plants. Soak 120 g of peels in a container full of water for two days. After this time, remove and blend them, then transfer the mixture to a spray container and mist it on soil, stems, and leaves. Watch how vibrant your plants become.
Now, let’s move on to self-care: potatoes have moisturizing properties for hair, so the peels can also serve this function, with an added advantage. If you want to naturally darken your hair, they provide wonderful ebony reflections. Boil them for 5 minutes in a pot. Remove and filter the liquid to remove any residues. Let it cool down, then use it as a hair mask. Leave it on for half an hour, proceed with regular washing, and enjoy newfound softness.
