There is nothing stopping me, people! But before I go on about my latest sustainable recipe, I have a disclaimer – please do a small test before eating any fruit or vegetable peels that may not ‘normally’ be consumed. Many folks can easily eat the flesh of the mango, but can be allergic to the …
Watermelon Rind Indian Pickle (Upinkhai), Zero-waste & Vegan
Every culture has some form of “pickling,” mainly to help preserve fruits and vegetables over a long period of time. Indians have been pickling veggies and fruits for thousands of years and are known to be one of the oldest cultures to be pickling. There are dozens, if not, hundreds of varieties of pickles within …
Strawberry Matcha Zero-Waste Overnight Oats
I am taking zero-waste cooking too far…or am I? Ok but hear me out, cause I think this is a great idea. Usually when I’m out and about in the city and if I know I’m going to have a busy day running around, I rarely drink a lot of liquids. For the obvious reasons …
Creamy Golden Beet Fusilli with Pistachios, Vegan & Zero-Waste
I’m still on a spring produce binge! It’s the best time to scour your farmers markets for delicious, in-season and cheap produce! Plus, when produce are in season they are at the height of their nutrient content. So it’s a win win! I had a beet kick this time around and I know there can …
Radish Jalapeño Toasty, Vegan & Zero-Waste
I am on my continued mission of cooking not only vegan cooking, but sustainable cooking, via zero-waste concepts. If there is anything you can do as a consumer to make the world a better place, it is to reduce food wastage. In the case of produce, you can usually eat almost all parts of it …
Loaded Turmeric Veggie Cutlets, Vegan & Zero-Waste
Stuck with leftover rice again? Just me? I’m here to BORE you again with another zero-waste & vegan recipe for Loaded Veggie Cutlets packed with leftover rice, silken tofu, veggie, turmeric & so much more! These are protein and nutrient packed! Served with a golden Turmeric Tahini-Coriander Sauce!I’m telling you friends – the possibilities for …
Crispy Stuffed Poblano, Zero-Waste & Vegan
No Valentine? No problem! Treat yourself with Single Serve Crispy Stuffed Poblano with Repurposed Leftover Rice, Cilantro Crema & Radish Fritters! This dish combines the concept of an Indian Bhuji (Pakora) and Mexican Chile Relleno and I couldn’t be happier with this combination of cultures! This dish is zero-waste (using leftover rice from a delivery order) …
Crispy Skillet Pasta Pizza: Zero-Waste, Vegan
Did you know that over 40% of food supply is WASTED in the United States alone? I am talking about food that doesn’t even make it to supermarket shelves and then there is food that is purchased and thrown away. Why? Why do we let all of this perfect food go to waste? There is …
Sustainability & Zero-Waste
Priyanka’s passion not only includes cooking, but also animals, travel and the environment. For the past 4+ years Priyanka has taken strides to live more sustainability, and that is demonstrated through her choices across food, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Her debut cookbook The Modern Tiffin shares sustainable tips & recipes throughout; her fashion choices include …
Banana Peel “Pulled Pork”
You heard that right! Banana peels. No this isn’t a joke and you shouldn’t mock it or immediately turn away. Didn’t think banana peels were edible? Think again. Banana peels actually have more potassium and fiber than the banana flesh. So yeah! They’re edible and nutritious. Most vegetable and fruit skins/peels are edible. You just …