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Carrot Top Pesto

Bright, zesty, and earthy with a nutty richness from toasted pine nuts and Parmesan, this carrot top pesto has a fresh, herbaceous flavor that’s slightly peppery and perfectly balanced with lemon and garlic.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 3 cups carrot tops rinsed & tightly packed
  • ½ tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1 –2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • cup extra virgin olive oil plus more as needed
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Add the garlic cloves and pine nuts to the bowl of a food processor, blend until finely ground.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the carrot tops and salt. Pulse until the carrot tops are finely chopped.
  • With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Eat right away, store in an airtight container in the fridge, or freeze in ice cube trays for later use.