Carrot Top Pesto

DifficultyBeginner

Don’t throw away your carrot tops if they’re in perfectly good condition — they’re edible and can be used to make a vibrant, herb‑like pesto that tastes fresh, green, and a little peppery. Their flavour sits somewhere between parsley and celery leaves, giving you a bright sauce that’s perfect for tossing through pasta, spooning over roasted vegetables, or spreading onto crusty bread.

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Prep Time10 minsTotal Time10 mins
 100 g Washed carrot tops, thick stems removed
 25 g Basil
 50 g Nuts - Pine, Hazelnut, Brazil
 1 Crushed garlic clove
 100 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you may need more if you like it looser
 50 g Grated Parmesan
 Salt and pepper
1

Pulse everything together in a food processer except the oil then when it's chunky drizzle in the oil and blitz to your required consistency.

2

Check for seasoning and add more salt or pepper if you prefer.

Ingredients

 100 g Washed carrot tops, thick stems removed
 25 g Basil
 50 g Nuts - Pine, Hazelnut, Brazil
 1 Crushed garlic clove
 100 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you may need more if you like it looser
 50 g Grated Parmesan
 Salt and pepper

Directions

1

Pulse everything together in a food processer except the oil then when it's chunky drizzle in the oil and blitz to your required consistency.

2

Check for seasoning and add more salt or pepper if you prefer.

Notes

Carrot Top Pesto

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