Description
carrot tops basil pesto is easy delicious on pizza, pasta or as a sandwich spread
Ingredients
Scale
1 clove garlic
1 cup packed carrot tops including stems
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons roasted pistachio nuts
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (or to your desired consistency)
Instructions
- In food processor with metal blade, drop garlic through feed tube while processor is running. Add carrot tops, basil and nuts; pulse until chopped. Add lemon juice, cheese and salt; pulse until mixed in. With processor running add enough oil to create a smooth paste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: healthy
- Method: food processor
- Cuisine: Italian