Today, I’m sharing how we wash our vegetables.Getting the most out of produce and making sure they’re as clean as possible is very important to me, as I’m sure it is for many of you! We break down how to wash everything from leafy greens to herbs, peppers, and more.  If you’d rather watch than read, be sure to check out our YouTube video.While you may already have your own method, I hope that you learn something new here.  The Most Important Step We Rarely Talk About Washing vegetables is a hugely important task in our kitchen! Compared to everyone in the family, I’m the biggest stickler when it comes to cleaning vegetables! Every week, I make sure we eat a wide variety of vegetables, which means there’s a lot of washing, trimming, and prep involved.  When it comes to cleaning vegetables, peace of mind and a pleasant eating experience go a long way.

Too many times, we’ve crunched down on sand when eating out at a restaurant, or had an improperly trimmed vegetable.  And with pesticides being used so widely, it’s more important than ever to wash our fresh produce thoroughly.It affects the taste and texture of your final dish and even how much vegetable you end up with.  For those of you who may not mind the pesticide factor, some vegetables are more likely to have sand or even tiny snails (watercress!), and it’s ideal to rinse these vegetables clean to avoid any unpleasant surprises.  And even if you don’t car

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