Carrot Top Pesto

If you’re wondering what to do with carrot tops, look no further than this Carrot Top Pesto recipe! This sauce is fresh and flavorful, it includes just 4 ingredients, and it’s gluten-free and vegan! I love classic basil pesto and even spinach pesto, but this Carrot Top Pesto is my new favorite. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free and can be easily customized to suit your tastes.

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 193 kcal per serving

Ingredients

⅓ cup - walnut pieces
4 cups - carrot tops
2 tablespoons - fresh lemon juice
a pinch of salt
6 tablespoons - olive oil

Instructions

Place the walnuts in a large skillet and toast over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, tossing them every few minutes. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly.
Place the carrot tops, lemon juice, walnuts and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, then scrape down the sides of the bowl.
With the processor running, add the oil through the feed tube, scraping the sides of the bowl again as necessary, until the sauce has reached the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Enjoy!

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