Stop buying those pre-cut veggie trays, seriously

I spent $9 on a party tray last week and the carrots were already slimy by the next day. Chopping my own broccoli and peppers takes 15 minutes and costs about $4. Anyone else pay the laziness tax and regret it?

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patricia55822d ago

And honestly the real issue nobody talks about is the plastic waste. Those trays come wrapped in like three layers of cling film and a hard plastic shell that you cant recycle in most places. Meanwhile I just toss my veggie scraps in a compost bag and call it a day. Plus when you buy the pre-cut stuff you're paying for the water they spray on it to keep it looking fresh, so you're literally buying wet vegetables. I timed myself last week and it took me 11 minutes to chop a whole tray's worth, and that included washing the cutting board after. The convenience factor is a total scam once you realize you're also paying for the guilt of throwing away a mountain of plastic every single time.