LOW COST, LOW SALT, LOW FAT VEGETABLE BROTH
I put all my vegetable peelings, onion skins, a few egg shells (for calcium) and other edible waste in a 3 qt zip lock bag that I keep in the freezer. When it is full I use it to make stock. (Knowing this, I wash dirt off items before peeling.) Yield is approximate. Time is for stove or crock pot - pressure cooker only takes an hour.
Provided by Jean 7
Categories Stocks
Time 10h5m
Yield 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cooking options: Pressure cooker, stock pot or crock pot.
- Pressure Cooker: Put all ingredients in pot. Add water to 3/4 full. Cook at 15 lb pressure for 1/2 hour or so.
- Let cool to reduce pressure.
- Pot: Add water to cover, simmer (very low) on stove for 10 hours or so.
- Crock Pot: Put everything in 6 qt crock pot. Add water to 3/4 full. Cook on low for 10 hours or so.
- The times are approximate though I like to cook it for a minimum of 8 hours unless using the pressure cooker.
- Strain: Line a colander with a clean loosely woven dish cloth and place another colander on top. (The cloth will be sandwiched between the two colanders.) Strain broth, discard the 'mash' - it has no nutrients left!
- Use in recipes calling for broth - I find that the pressure cooker broth is very concentrated and I often dilute it when I use it. Taste yours to see.
- As this broth is salt free, you will have to add salt to taste. I do not add herbs because the long cooking pretty much destroys the flavor. I add them when using the broth to suit the dish I am making, as this is more economical. Because of this, the broth may not taste that great but it will taste just fine used in cooking and for soups.
- The yield is approximate.
- Ideas:.
- Add the bottom of that celery bunch that you usually throw away. Don't forget mushroom peelings. Toss in that lettuce that didn't make it to the salad. Add that nearly empty jar of salsa for flavor. You get the idea. I sometimes include the peel of an orange or lemon - but only one as otherwise the broth is too bitter.
- I used to toss in small amounts of cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower leftovers and get away with it but stopped after one batch was dominated by a bitter cabbage flavour.
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Mustaqeem Noushad
[email protected]This vegetable broth is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love that it's low in salt and fat. It's a great addition to any healthy diet.
Donbhai Jan
[email protected]I'm always looking for ways to reduce my sodium intake, so I was excited to try this low-salt vegetable broth. It's just as flavorful as regular broth, but without all the salt. I'll definitely be using this in all my future recipes.
Anne Ella
[email protected]This vegetable broth is a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes without adding a lot of salt or fat. It's also very easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. I highly recommend it!
Micah Henderson
[email protected]I was looking for a low-sodium vegetable broth and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. It's also very easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again.
Vanesss Phillips
[email protected]This vegetable broth is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge that I don't know what to do with. This is the perfect solution. I just toss them all in a pot with some water and herbs and let it simm
Sandeep Bimali
[email protected]I love that this vegetable broth is so versatile. I've used it in soups, stews, and even as a base for sauces. It always adds a lot of flavor and depth. I also appreciate that it's low in salt and fat. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veget
Clemente Inda
[email protected]This vegetable broth is a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes without adding a lot of calories. It's also very easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. I highly recommend it!
Ijash Ija
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful this vegetable broth was. I've tried other low-salt vegetable broths before and they were always bland. This one, however, was full of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Elphie Nqumkana
[email protected]This vegetable broth is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love that it's low in salt and fat. It's a great addition to any healthy diet.
Wigdan Elmalik
[email protected]I'm always looking for ways to reduce my sodium intake, so I was excited to try this low-salt vegetable broth. It's just as flavorful as regular broth, but without all the salt. I'll definitely be using this in all my future recipes.
Angela Iwanyszyn
[email protected]This vegetable broth is a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes without adding a lot of salt or fat. It's also very easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. I highly recommend it!
Honda Accord
[email protected]I was looking for a low-sodium vegetable broth and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. It's also very easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ato McFord
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful vegetable broth. I especially like that it's low in salt and fat. I've been using it in my soups and stews lately and it really makes a difference. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca Westfield
[email protected]I love that this vegetable broth is so versatile. I've used it in soups, stews, and even as a base for sauces. It always adds a lot of flavor and depth. I also appreciate that it's low in salt and fat. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veget
Jit Roy
[email protected]This vegetable broth is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge that I don't know what to do with. This is the perfect solution. I just toss them all in a pot with some water and herbs and let it simm
Lola Gsm
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first, but this vegetable broth turned out to be really good! It's definitely low in salt and fat, but it still has a lot of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ristine Margaret
[email protected]This is the best vegetable broth I've ever had. It's so flavorful and healthy. I've been using it in all my soups and stews lately. It really makes a difference. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
George Anderson
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of this low-cost, low-salt, low-fat vegetable broth. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love using it in my favorite recipes. It really adds a lot of flavor and depth. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Md Hiop
[email protected]This vegetable broth is a lifesaver! I used to buy store-bought broth, but it was always too salty and expensive. This homemade version is so much better and healthier. It's also incredibly versatile - I've used it in soups, stews, and even as a base