Carrot Top Gremolata
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
10 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Carrot Top Gremolata
Description
Carrot Top Gremolata is a simple sauce made from carrot greens, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. The preparation includes cleaning and removing tough stems from the carrot tops, then finely chopping the leaves. The lemon zest and garlic add freshness and pungency, while seasoning adjusts the balance. The ingredients are mixed together and kept refrigerated up to five days.
The texture is finely chopped and the flavor is herbal with citrus brightness and a mild bite from garlic. This condiment adds a fresh, green note and can be spooned over proteins like fish or used to brighten soups, salads, and vegetable dishes.
Making gremolata with carrot tops is an excellent way to reduce waste and utilize often-discarded greens, providing a unique twist on the traditional Italian condiment used typically with osso buco.
The recipe notes that a quick version can be made with a food processor for convenience. Distinctions are made between gremolata and similar sauces like chimichurri, which usually include vinegar and oil and different herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrot greens 25g
- 2 garlic finely grated or minced, cloves
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Prepare the carrot greens by picking out any browned leaves, then cutting the feathery leaves from the long green stems (and discard the stems). Soak them in a bowl of water for a few minutes, then rinse. Repeat. Shake the excess water from the carrot tops, then dry in a salad spinner or gently in a clean tea towel.
- Finely chop the carrot tops, mince the garlic and zest the lemon.
- Add the carrot tops and all remaining ingredients to a small bowl and stir well to combine. Keep, covered, in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use a food processor to quickly blend carrot tops with garlic and lemon zest if you want a faster preparation.
- Carrot top gremolata can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- This condiment is versatile and can be used to flavor soups, salads, vegetables, or served as a topping for fish and other proteins.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 10kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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