16 Sustainable Recipes That Will Help You Save Plenty
Go the eco-friendly, low-waste, and plant-forward route with these sustainable and delicious recipes. Help create a positive impact on the environment while still creating and enjoying flavorful meals.
Save time and eliminate food waste by trying out these sustainable recipes.
Pan-fried Smelt
Fried Smelt is an easy dinner for any night of the week. They only take five minutes to cook, have six ingredients, and are done in less than 30 minutes. They are locally harvested and sustainable.
Get the Recipe: Pan-Fried Smelt.
Apple Chips (Dehydrated Apples)
Dehydrating apples is a simple and delicious way to preserve their natural sweetness and extend their shelf life. This guide explores the easy steps to transform fresh apples into tasty, long-lasting, dehydrated apple chips perfect for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Apple Chips (Dehydrated Apples).
Spinach Pesto
Spinach pesto is an incredibly easy and healthy way to get all those vitamins in spinach in a new way. Delicious on pasta and more, and a great way to use a whole bag of spinach so that none of it goes in the trash.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Pesto.
Dehydrating Garlic Scapes
Dehydrating garlic scapes is an easy way to preserve this delicious early summer vegetable. You can also make garlic scape powder and use it as a substitute for garlic powder. It’s so versatile and a great way to save money and reduce waste.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Scape Powder.
Venison Bone Broth | Venison Stock
Bone broth is a nutrient-rich liquid made by simmering bones and connective tissue in water with vegetables and herbs. Most people enjoy it as a base for many meals, but some also use it as a warming beverage.
Get the Recipe: Venison Bone Broth.
Vegetable Stock From Kitchen Scraps
Vegetable Stock from scraps couldn’t be easier. Just freeze your leftover kitchen scraps. It’s flavorful, healthy, and a great way to reduce food waste. Freeze the scraps in freezer bags for at least 6-8 months.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Stock.
Smoked Rabbit
This is a surprisingly delicious way to cook rabbits. This smoked rabbit is cooked low and slow and is tender and moist.
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Croutons From Stale Bread
Don’t throw away your old bread. It is easy to make homemade croutons from your stale bread. It only takes about 20 minutes, and you have perfectly delicious croutons from something that would otherwise have gone to the landfill or compost pile. Season them with your favorite spices, like oregano, garlic powder, thyme, or cumin.
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Slow Cooker Venison Meatloaf
Make slow cooker venison meatloaf for a hearty and delicious dinner this week. This recipe is packed with flavor, incredibly tender, and topped with a tangy glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Venison Meatloaf.
Beef Broth In 15 Minutes
I will tell you a secret. It’s a straightforward method for preparing a beef broth to die for. Believe me, this is a quick recipe for simply delicious meat broth. So forget spending hours and hours preparing the broth. This quick recipe will surprise you with its rich taste in a short time.
Get the Recipe: Beef Broth In 15 Minutes.
Rotisserie Chicken Bone Broth
Making your own homemade Rotisserie Chicken Bone Broth is a great way to utilize all parts of the chicken. Simmering those flavorful bones yields a deep flavor that’ll have you ditching the store-bought stock for good.
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Venison Chili
This delicious dish is made with ground deer meat along with various beans, vegetables, and spices. It’s a tasty, warming dish that makes a change from the more common beef chili recipes.
Get the Recipe: Venison Chili.
Semmelknödel
Semmelknödel are traditional German dumplings made from stale bread, combined with milk, eggs, and seasonings to create a soft yet hearty texture. This classic comfort food in German cuisine perfect for soaking up flavorful sauces.
Get the Recipe: Semmelknödel.
Traditional Liver Dumpling Soup
Leberknödelsuppe or liver dumpling soup is my favorite nourishing soup recipe and one we have almost every week. This delicious and budget-friendly soup can be considered a ‘hidden liver’ recipe as it tastes very mild.
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Armenian Watermelon Rind Preserves
Armenian Rechel (preserved fruit) has roots in the Arabic murabba, which was popularized across Western and Central Asia by the Ottoman Empire. A perfect zero-waste way to use up those leftover melon rinds.
Get the Recipe: Armenian Watermelon Rind Preserves.
Irish Potato Bread (Gluten-Free Potato Farls)
Easy 4-ingredient Irish Potato Bread! Also known as Irish Farls, Fadge, or potato cakes! Made on a hot griddle with leftover mashed potatoes, this gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free potato bread recipe is a delicious, simple, and quick side dish, breakfast, or snack! Soft and crisp, eggless mashed potato bread can be enjoyed savory or sweet!
Get the Recipe: Irish Potato Bread (Gluten-Free Potato Farls).
