Smart ways to reuse garlic peels

Since ages, garlic has been a quintessential part of the Indian culinary culture, wherein it has been used for its unique taste and aroma. Apart from that, this common spice has also been used as a potent herb in several home remedies and alternative medicines due to its high antioxidant content and active compounds like Allicin. Interestingly, much like garlic, its peels are also loaded with nutrients, which can be used in several clever ways to minimize food waste and even enhance your daily life.Here are some smart ways to reuse garlic peels:
Make vegetable stock or broth
Roasted garlic peels powder can be added to homemade vegetable stock , stew or broth. Adding this powder can give your delicacies a mild garlic flavour and add a nice texture to your soups and stews.
Infuse oil
Place garlic peels in a clean, dry bottle or jar and cover them with olive oil. Allow it to infuse for a few weeks. This garlic-infused oil can be used in salad dressings and cooking.

Season salt
Mix dried and ground garlic peels with salt to create a homemade garlic salt. This seasoning can be used to flavor a variety of dishes.
Flavour vinegar
Add garlic peels to a bottle of vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar) to create garlic-infused vinegar. It's great for salad dressings and marinades.
Compost
If you have a compost pile, garlic peels can be added to it. They will break down and enrich your compost with nutrients.

Natural cleaner
Use dried garlic peels as an abrasive cleaner for pots and pans. They can help scrub away stuck-on food.
Aromatherapy
Place dried garlic peels in a sachet or small bag and hang it in your closet or place it in drawers. They can help absorb odours and keep your clothes smelling fresh.
Garlic Tea
Boil garlic peels in water to create a garlic tea. This tea can be used as a natural remedy for colds and flu, as it may help with congestion and sore throat.