Description
This easy pesto is made with fresh carrot greens for a twist on classic pesto. it’s quick, easy, and full of fresh flavors.
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
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
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
Keywords: carrot greens pesto, carrot tops pesto, carrot greens recipe
