This dish is so easy to make and the idea that you can make super yummy pesto made with carrot tops is a great idea. The amount of green carrot tops that just end up in the food bin is really daft and finding that they can be put to good use is pretty cool.
We have been growing vegetables this year which you can see in my free pallet patio garden post and you can actually see the carrots as they started off there. They have come out all shapes and sizes which is really cute.
We eat lots of pasta at home and it’s a really quick supper for our family which can fit in with our busy homelife. Pesto has long been a favourite but I had rarely made it before. Then when I was looking for ways to use the leftovers from some of my home grown vegetables I stumbled across someone saying to try it in pesto. I adapted the general idea and had a play and came up with this recipe which is quick, easy and very adaptable to the amount of ingredients you have to hand.
One of the many advantages of this recipe is that it’s an all in one recipe. Everything into the mixer and blitz for a couple of minutes.
Once made you can store for up to two weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. Try it out on chicken or tofu too.
This delicious Pesto made with the leafy green carrot tops adds a new dimension to Pesto Pasta. Also great to be smothered over meat or vegetables for your BBQ or main meal
- 100 ml Rapeseed Oil
- 1 bunch Green leafs from carrot tops
- 1 clove Garlic
- 10 leaves Basil
- 1 handful Hazelnuts
- 25 grammes Parmesan cheese
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Wash the leafy tops of the carrots well in cold water to remove any soil
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Peel a garlic clove
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Put all of the ingredients into a small blender with a chopping setting.
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Whizz for approximately 2 minutes until it is all chopped to a smooth paste
Such an interesting idea but my rabbit might not be happy if I tried it – he loves carrot tops! #TacticalTuesdays
Ooooh, our family loves pesto! I shall have to try this out! #tacticaltuesdays
Wow! This is fantastic. We always have lots of carrots in and now I know what to do with them. LOVE that it uses carrot tops which usually go straight in the bin. Definitely trying this out! Thanks for linking up to #TacticalTuesdays
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Easy and quick which helps in our house:)
I never would have thought you could eat carrot tops! I LOVE pesto, so does my entire family, it is one thing we actually all enjoy! So I am loving this recipe. Thanks heaps for sharing it with #mg
Oh I hope you try this, I’m sure you’ll love it:)
I love homemade pesto, and often make it, but I’ve never tried it with carrot tops! I need to give this a try. Thank you so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.
It sounds delicious – I’ve never thought of using carrot tops before. Sarah #mg
This is why I love the internet so so much – you can come across really genius ideas! Thank you for sharing I will definitely try it out #mg
Ahh thanks for the compliment x
What a great idea! I will definitely be trying this. Hate waste. Thank you for sharing with #StayClassyMama
I must give this a go. Looks delicious x
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Oh my goodness this is amazing! I never knew you could eat carrot tops, this would save a lot of waste in my house 😉
Wow, so simple, never thought to do this with carrot tops, sounds lovely #KCACOLS
Love love love pesto. I’ve never tried to make it myself before so will have to give this a go x #kcacols
What a fab twist on pesto, thanks for sharing X #stayclassymama
Thanks:)
Yep it was a new one on me too x
I am definitely trying this one even though I have to sub out the cheese. Got lots of carrots growing this year. Thanks #dreamteam
I’ve got such a big thing about waste at the moment and how much food gets thrown away. This is such a clever idea, I must give it a go!