Name: Carrot Top Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups packed leafy carrot tops; ⅓ cup slivered almonds; 2 cloves garlic; ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Carrot Top Pesto

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This easy pesto is made with fresh carrot greens for a twist on classic pesto. it’s quick, easy, and full of fresh flavors.

Author: April Anderson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 16 servings 1x
Category: Sauces
Method: Blend
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 cups packed leafy carrot tops
⅓ cup slivered almonds
2 cloves garlic
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Combine the carrot tops, almonds, and garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Stir in olive oil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Refrigerate the pesto in an air-tight container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 119
Sugar: 0.2g
Sodium: 115.9mg
Fat: 12.7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10.2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1.7g
Cholesterol: 1.8mg

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