THE RECIPE TO REDUCE WASTE
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ccording to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2021, over 19 million tons of food is wasted in households every year. That is 130 pounds per person. We reached out to Geoff Felsenthal, Culinary Director of the Sun Valley Culinary Institute, for a tasty way to reduce food waste in the kitchen! His recipe incorporates an often thrown-out ingredient into a delicious and nutritious meal. As a bonus, you can spend less and eat more by using every part of each ingredient! For more tips on reducing food waste, check out page 63.
BEET GREEN
RUBEN
Makes 4 sandwiches
INGREDIENTS: SANDWICH 8 slices of best quality rye or multi-grain bread 2 bunches of beet greens from yellow and red beets 1/2 head green cabbage 1/2 onion, small diced 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Pinch of chili flakes 8-10 slices vegan or regular Swiss cheese 1,000 island dressing Juice of 1 lemon
DRESSING 3/4 c. vegan or regular mayonnaise 1/4 c. ketchup 2 tbsp. chili sauce 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish 1 tsp. cider vinegar 1 tsp. paprika
TO MAKE 1. Combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust. Set aside. 2. In a large pot of water, with a little salt, blanch the greens for 2-3 minutes. Drain and stop the cooking in an ice bath. Drain, squeeze dry, and chop. Cook the onions, garlic, and chili in a medium-sized sauté pan until soft, with a pinch of salt until garlic is light brown. Add the greens and cook over low heat until greens are soft and melting tender. If a little dry, add a few tbsp. of water to the pan. Season with salt to taste. 3. Thinly cut the cabbage and season with some lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a little olive oil. Stir to mix. 4. Place a slice of the cheese on each slice of bread. Spread some of the 1,000 island dressing on top of the cheese, then add half of the cabbage and half of the greens. Place the bread on top and brush the top side with olive oil. In a pan large enough to hold the sandwiches, place the oiled side down and cook over medium heat until golden brown. Brush the top side with more oil and turn over and repeat until golden. Place in a 400 oven until cheese is melted. Serve with some of your favorite chips and pickles. 64
