Don’t throw it away!: This is how you can reuse onion peels

Do not throw away!
This is how you can reuse onion peels

When cooking, they usually end up straight in the trash or compost: onion skins. They can be reused in different ways, be it in the kitchen, in the garden or even in the bathroom. In addition, the outer skin layer of the onion contains healthy fiber, flavonoids and nutrients. So you can continue to use them.

For vegetable broth and soups

Admittedly, chewing on onion peels isn’t a pleasant idea – but they can still intensify the flavor of various dishes. They are good, for example, in soups, broths or sauces: Add washed onion peels, preferably organic ones, to the soup and let them simmer. Remove the peels at the end when they have released their flavor.

Watering plants and fertilizing in the garden

Because onion peels are rich in nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, they are also ideal for plant care. This is how you can water your garden and houseplants with onion peels: To do this, pour hot water over the peels, let them cool and sieve them. Water the plants with the onion water. Onion peels are also a good, nutrient-rich fertilizer: simply chop them up and mix them into the soil.

Color your hair naturally

Hair coloring without chemicals? Onion skins make it possible. Here’s how it works: For a beautiful brown tone, boil 100 grams of dry peels with 250 milliliters of water in a pot. Let it steep until the liquid has reached the desired color. Strain the peels and let the water cool. Add an egg yolk to the water and stir – this thickens the liquid and provides additional nourishment. Distribute the mixture through your hair, massage in and leave on for a few minutes. Then rinse with clean water. Repeat if necessary.

Onion tea for colds

Onions work wonders for inflammation or colds – including their peel. Onion tea is a popular home remedy, especially for persistent coughs. Simply slice a medium-sized onion with the skin on and cook it in half a liter of water for at least five minutes. Drain the tea and drink it as hot as possible in small sips.

Dye Easter eggs naturally

Colorful Eggs are simply a part of Easter. But you don’t have to resort to artificially colored supermarket eggs. Because you can easily dye the eggs yourself at home using various foods – and without any chemicals. For example, onion peels produce a natural reddish brown or golden brown. To do this, simply simmer the shells in water for ten minutes and then add the eggs to the water until the desired color is achieved. By the way, this also works with other foods: turmeric turns eggs yellow, beetroot turns them red and spinach turns them green.

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