DIY Dehydrated Vegetables | How to Prepare, Dry & Store Veggies | Benefits of Dried Veggies | Pt.1

Click this link to watch part 2:    • How to Cook Soup w/ Dehydrated Vegetables ...   - How to cook w/ dehydrated veggies | Healthy soup in a jar to enjoy on ur weight loss journey | Pt 2. Links to some products used in this video: Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/2IZgwAq Dehydrator mats: https://amzn.to/37Jj28w Knife: https://amzn.to/3mmpHcI Silica gel packets: https://amzn.to/31Vyv1x (in the video I used DIY Bentonite clay packets to keep away moisture, but these silica gel packets are perfect for that) You might like this similar video: DIY dehydrated fruits || Healthy snacks || Dried fruit recipes || Lemon juice vs. citric acid test    • DIY dehydrated fruits || Healthy snacks ||...   Here are some tips and tricks for preparing, dehydrating and storing your vegetables: • I am dehydrating 7 vegetables and herbs, but you can dehydrate your favorite ones. • Blanching vegetables is briefly immersing them in boiling water. This destroys enzymes that would otherwise survive the dehydration process and cause the food to decline in quality over time. • Also, blanching helps vegetables keep their colors and flavors. • Store all your dried vegetables in airtight containers in a cool, dark place. • I’ve seen posts saying you can store your dried vegetables in the refrigerator or freezer to extend their shelf life, but I’ve never tried it. • Do not store your dried veggies in damp basements, under-sink cabinets, or any other place where your stored vegetables will come in contact with water. • Moisture is the number one enemy of dehydrated vegetables. • Vacuum pack and use oxygen absorbers for long-term storage. • Save the bits and pieces from your veggies for your broth / stock • Use the blanching water in your broth / stock • If you are planning on storing dehydrated foods long term, pls look into vacuuming sealing the containers for maintaining the freshness. • You can use dehydrated vegetables in casseroles and baked goods such as bread Watch similar video: DIY dehydrated fruits || Healthy snacks || Dried fruit recipes || Lemon juice vs. citric acid test    • DIY dehydrated fruits || Healthy snacks ||...   The Calendula Officinalis, we feel, is Nature’s Darling. TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@naturesdarling YouTube Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/naturesdarling Website: https://naturesdarling.com/ Facebook http://bit.ly/2lT9amJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2kjZG3r Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2koWbc4 Artisan Soaps Playlist: http://bit.ly/2kCjQWF DIY Arts & Crafts Playlist: http://bit.ly/2lQjgVs “Clean” Recipes Playlist: http://bit.ly/2lYCsQD Natural Remedies / Herbals Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...