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Just took the plunge and am wondering what tips/tricks do you have for keeping produce on hand without it spoiling before you can get to eating it? (hexbear.net)
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So I recently started and have been struggling to figure out the right amount of veggies to get without them going bad before I get to eating them. Are there any preservation tips or buying strategies you guys have used to prevent this? Also any other tips other than just plain preservation are welcome too since I am pretty new to this way of eating.

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[–] glimmer_twin@hexbear.net 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Where I live salad leaves/baby spinach and stuff often come in plastic packaging. I find that putting a lil paper towel in the bag and sealing it up with a clip or whatever stops it from getting that damp/soggy texture way longer.

I try to just buy veggies that I know I’ll be cooking that night or within a day or two. I’m luckily in a situation that I live near a supermarket though.

I always try to have a couple of cans of chickpeas, canned tomato, some dried lentils, some garlic and onion and ginger. Obviously stay fresh for a very long time, so if some day I’m too tired or lazy to pick up fresh veggies I can easily make a quick curry or pasta or whatever.

Frozen veg is also handy! It’s never as good as fresh in terms of texture, but it’s good to have around if, again, I’ve been lazy. I just make some rice or noodles, steam the frozen veg and fry up some tofu. Unopened tofu lasts an extremely long time in the fridge.

So I guess my advice boils down to “shop more often, with specific meals in mind, and have some less perishable but still healthy stuff for days when you cbf going shopping”. Helps prevent those expensive (and usually unhealthy) food delivery orders on a lazy day or when tired after work.

[–] artichokecustard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

i also will take any spinach or kale that gets a little forgotten and rinse, chop and freeze for smoothies or soups

[–] Dessa@hexbear.net 2 points 2 days ago

Some arent as tasty though. But frozen peas and corn are often better than fresh. The lrocess where their sugars turn to starches can only be slowed by cold , and fresh peas/corn off the cob has spent more.time in relative warmth