Use herb stems instead of throwing them away

Don’t discard herb stalks—chop them and cook with them.

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fresh herbs

Less waste

He points out that people often throw away herb stalks, but you can chop and use them (saving the leaves for garnish).

The short version

Save leaves for garnish; chop stems for cooking.

What goes wrong

Throwing away herb stems

Chop stems and use them in the dish.

Why it works

Stems carry flavour and using them reduces waste.

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