Carrot Top Pesto
#easy-recipes
#pesto
#food waste reduction
#sustainable cooking
#seasonal produce
🥘 Ingredients
- carrot tops 1 bunch
- basil leaves 30 leaves
- walnuts 1 cup
- parmesan ¼ cup
- garlic 2 cloves
- lemon ½ squeeze
- salt ¼ tsp
- pepper 0.12 tsp
- olive oil ½ cup
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1In a food processor, combine carrot tops , basil leaves , walnuts , parmesan , garlic , juice from half a lemon , salt , and pepper (reserving the olive oil for now). Pulse until roughly combined.
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2Scrape down the sides of the processor, then blend again while slowly drizzling in olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. This versatile pesto works perfectly as a dip, spread, or topping for various dishes.