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What To Do With Juice Pulp

Wondering what to do with juice pulp instead of just tossing it out? Here are some ideas!

If you love juicing you will often find you are left with a lot of juice pulp. 

Many people automatically think of using leftover pulp for compost, which is a great idea, or they simply add it into smoothies.

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But here are a few unique ideas for using juice pulp that you may not have thought of!

Soup Broth

Making your own broth is not only highly economical but the results are tastier than store-bought.

Commercial broths often contain large amounts of sodium, whereas homemade broth is much more healthy. You can use your homemade broth as a base for soups and stews. Best of all, it’s super simple!

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Vegetarian Broth Recipe

Cyd Converse
Vegetarian broth is super easy to make, and can be the base of many different soups! We’ll show you how with this easy, adaptable recipe.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 18 1/2 cup
Calories 8 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 9 cups Water
  • 2 cups Vegetable Juice Pulp
  • Soup Spices like Rosemary, Bay Leaves, All-Spice and Thyme
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil 9 cups of water in a large pot.
  • Once boiling, add your leftover vegetable pulp, salt, pepper and your favorite spices. We tend to include rosemary, bay leaves, all-spice and thyme.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for about an hour.
  • Either strain the broth or leave it chunky. You can store it in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 15mgSugar: 1g
Keyword Easy, Juice, Simmered, Soups, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Vegan Basil Pesto 

Calling all pesto lovers! This pesto recipe is not only delicious but also vegan, so you can serve it at any occasion and know that everyone can enjoy it. To make 2 cups of pesto, follow the recipe below: 

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Vegan Basil Pesto Recipe

Cyd Converse
Vegan basil Pesto is so very easy to make. You can even freeze it for make ahead meals all year long.
4 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 16 1 ounce
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 1/2 ounces Nut Milk Pulp
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 12 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 2 1/2 cups Spinach
  • 2 1/2 cups Fresh Basil
  • 1/3 Lemon juiced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Simmer garlic in oil for about 15 minutes, ensuring heat is very low.
  • Add all the ingredients except oil, into a blender/food processor and gradually add the oil until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • If you feel as though you are missing the flavor of parmesan found in traditional pesto, substitute it for 3-4 tablespoons ofnutritional yeastfor a vegan version.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mg
Keyword Basil, Easy Dinners, Pasta, Vegan
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Pulp Crackers 

Before you dismiss the idea of this, take our word for it that these are versatile and delicious. Perfect for scooping, dipping or just snacking on alone, these crackers are vegan and gluten-free

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Gluten-Free Vegetable Crackers Recipe

Cyd Converse
Gluten-Free Vegetable Crackers are vegan too! Packed full of nutrition from healthy ingredients like flaxseed, you’re going to love them.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Gluten Free
Servings 40 1 cracker
Calories 9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Carrot Juice Pulp
  • 1/4 cup Ground Flax Seed
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Quinoa Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Water
  • Sesame Seeds

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients except for the sesame seeds, chia seeds and water in a large bowl.
  • Allow to sit for 5 minutes for the flour to absorb some of the liquid for the carrot pulp.
  • Add a splash of the water and mix well. If the mixture is capable of forming balls and doesn’t fall apart, no more water is needed. If not, do continue to slowly add water until this consistency is achieved.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Let sit for 15 minutes. Place dough on a piece of parchment paper with another sheet covering the dough so you can roll it out until it is about 1/8 inch.
  • Top with chia and sesame seeds and use the parchment to push the seeds into the dough,
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into cracker squares.
  • Transfer the squares (still on the parchment) to a baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 1g
Keyword Baked, Family Meals and Snacks, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Baking, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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