How Do You Use A Food Dehydrator To Make Healthy Meals?
The idea of dehydrating fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even meat has gained a lot of attention in recent years. People are searching for cost-effective ways to eat nutritiously, and using a dehydrator rather than preservatives really fits that bill. Below is an easy way to feed your family using the dehydrated herbs and vegetables that you have on hand. There is no need to rush out to the grocery to purchase pricey or out of season ingredients when you have a dehydrator. Slice your vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Place the vegetables on the drying tray or shelf, depending on the model of your dehydrator. Be sure to arrange them in a single layer, as opposed to stacking the vegetables. Turn on the dehydrator to at least 150 degrees, possibly higher depending on the type of vegetable used. (Mushrooms are the exception, as they dehydrate very quickly and under lower temperatures.) Check on the vegetables after six hours. If they are not yet fully dehydrated, which you will be able to t