Carrot Top Pesto
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Category: sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1/3 toasted pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup roughly chopped carrot tops
- 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
- Optional: Additional 1/4 cup olive oil, red pepper flakes, capers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse together pine nuts, garlic, carrot greens, basil, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup olive oil to your desired consistency.
- Stir in cheese, optional pepper flakes and capers, and additional olive oil.
- Serve over bruschetta, pasta, or just eat with a spoon!
Find it online: https://www.bearandbugeats.com/carrot-top-pesto/