Carrot-Top Pesto
30.12.2019
Up until last year, I always just tossed carrot tops in my compost container, but now I make pesto out of them! I discovered that the tops are actually full of vitamins and minerals. Did you know that? I use the pesto on pasta, in soup or spread it on a cracker or slice of bread. Delicious!
Tip: carrots that have their tops removed keep for longer. Cut the green part off right away, before storing your carrots in the fridge.
Prep time
Approx 15 min.
Portion
1 jar
Shelf life
This pesto will keep for one to two weeks in an airtight jar in the fridge. Make sure that the pesto is ‘sealed’ with a layer of oil on top.
Supplies
Food processor or blender
Ingredients
Approx 15 min.
Portion
1 jar
Shelf life
This pesto will keep for one to two weeks in an airtight jar in the fridge. Make sure that the pesto is ‘sealed’ with a layer of oil on top.
Supplies
Food processor or blender
Ingredients
75 g/2.6 oz. carrot tops (greens) (preferably organic)
60 g/2.1 oz. basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
50 g/1.8 oz. pine nuts, toasted
5 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes or Vegan Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp celtic sea salt
pinch of lemon zest (optional)
Carrot tops are often sprayed with pesticides. This is why I advise you to only buy organic carrots.
Method
Combine all the ingredients and puree them using an immersion blender or food processor. If your pesto seems a little dry, add a bit more olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning (salt and pepper) if necessary. Transfer the pesto to a jar and enjoy!
Combine all the ingredients and puree them using an immersion blender or food processor. If your pesto seems a little dry, add a bit more olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning (salt and pepper) if necessary. Transfer the pesto to a jar and enjoy!
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Looking delicious! Definetely trying this for the weekend! Thanks for the inspiration Rens!:)
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