Carrot Top Pesto with Roasted Carrots

Carrot Top Pesto with Roasted Carrots

www.millcityfarmersmarket.org

This recipe comes from MCFM’s 2020 nutrition intern Emma Schluter. Rather than tossing those beautiful carrots tops in the compost…

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mason jar
  • Airtight container
  • Plate
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of green-top carrots, tops set aside, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Leaves/green tops from 1 bunch of carrots (about 2 cups), roughly chopped
  • ½ yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup fresh basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Juice from 1 lemon (about 2 Tablespoons)
  • ½ cup walnuts, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts or sunflower seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4-5 Tablespoons olive oil

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