Carrot Top Pesto
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 (Makes 1 cup)
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Calories
2325 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Carrot Top Pesto
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 Information
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Calories
232.5kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
5.6g
(2%)
Protein
3.1g
(6%)
Fat
22.8g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3.1g
(16%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15.6g
Sodium
194.3mg
(8%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
1.1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.8g
(2%)
Vitamin A
42.6IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
79.2mg
(8%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6(Makes 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232.5kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.1g | 6% |
| Fat | 22.8g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.6g | 78% |
| Sodium | 194.3mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 42.6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 79.2mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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