Do you ever buy veggies with the best intentions and recipes in mind, only to have them sit in your fridge for too long and start to go bad? Before you throw them out, try this recipe! Empty all your veggies into the slow cooker, and let the magic begin!

Ingredients

• 5–6 cups veggies (use whatever you have in your fridge, e.g., spinach, carrots, celery, green beans, etc.)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8–10 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. ginger, minced (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in your slow cooker. Be sure to wash and chop veggies evenly before doing so.

Add seasoning and cook on low heat for 8 hours. Stir occasionally and press veggies to release flavour. Taste throughout and adjust seasoning if needed.

Use a colander and strain liquid (you will be left with very cooked veggies) and lots of delicious veggie stock. You can use this stock to cook with, make simple soups, or even freeze it for future meals.

Enjoy!

Angela Wallace, MSc, RD

A registered dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, personal trainer, and family food expert who specializes in women and child nutrition and fitness, she loves helping families get healthy together.

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