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Carrot Top Pesto

Rather than throwing away those vibrant green carrot tops, turn them into this sweet and nutty carrot top pesto! Use this vegan spread just like you would any pesto–sandwiches, pasta, roast fish or meat, just to name a few ideas.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 (Makes 1 cup)
Author: Elana Lepkowski

Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrot tops (from 2 bunches of carrots)
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Prep the carrot tops. Remove the carrot top’s tough stems, keeping only the lacy tops. Thoroughly wash the tops and pat dry. Set aside.
  • Blend into a paste. In a food processor or blender, pulse the garlic and pistachios together until broken into small pieces. Then add the carrot tops and lemon juice to the food processor and pulse for 30 seconds until well combined.
  • Create a sauce. Run the machine on low as you slowly drizzle in the olive oil, then add the salt. Stop and scrape down the sides and pulse a few additional times to combine all the ingredients.
  • Finish and serve. Taste and adjust if additional salt is needed. Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Notes

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  • If you do not have a food processor or blender, this pesto can be hand chopped and mixed for a chunkier version, or ground in a large mortar and pestle.

Nutrition

Calories: 232.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 22.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15.6g | Sodium: 194.3mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin A: 42.6IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 79.2mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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