An Unexpected But Practical Way to Use Your Grater

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When we normally think of graters, we think of them in the context of grating cheese. After making a delicious pasta dish, we might grab a hunk of parmesan and then proceed to grate it over our tasty-looking fettuccini, and for good reason! Graters are excellent for using on cheese, but here’s another practical use for it that doesn’t get talked about enough.

Sautéing is Fun!

There are countless different reasons you might want something to be sautéed. But whatever reason you’re going for, chances are you’ve been advised to chop up your veggies before popping them onto the frying pan. However, another great way to “dice” up your vegetables before sautéing them is to run them through a grater!

It’s Juicy

One reason this can be better than chopping is that it draws the juices more from the vegetables, making for a tastier dish. Try it out and see for yourself!

It’s Quicker

Another benefit is that it’s quicker. If you’re in a rush to make dinner and you want something sautéed, run your veggies through a grater and hold it above the frying pan. You’ll waste no time at all cutting up your veggies, and it’ll taste amazing as well!