About the Recipe
You can make a delicious pesto from carrot greens, just like you would with basil. While a food processor makes the job easiest, you can also use a mortar and pestle or chop the ingredients by hand.
Ingredients
Carrot greens – approximately 1 cup (30-40g), chopped
Garlic – 1-2 cloves
Lemon – juice and zest of 1 lemon (a microplane works well for zesting)
Olive oil – enough to achieve your desired consistency
Salt and pepper – to taste
*Optional – toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. These are common in basil pesto, but aren't necessary for a flavorful carrot green version.
Preparation
Step 1
If using a food processor, add the garlic to the bowl and pulse until finely minced. *If you're including toasted pine nuts or Parmesan cheese, add them now as well.
Step 2
Add the carrot greens, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the food processor.
Step 3
With the food processor running and the feeder tube open, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.