{"id":13229,"date":"2023-04-12T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/12\/the-best-carrot-top-pesto\/"},"modified":"2023-04-12T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T08:00:00","slug":"the-best-carrot-top-pesto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/12\/the-best-carrot-top-pesto\/","title":{"rendered":"The BEST Carrot Top Pesto"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Wondering what to do with carrot tops? Make pesto! If you\u2019ve made it before and thought \u201cHmm, that\u2019s resourceful, but I wouldn\u2019t make it again,\u201d we urge you to give this version a try! Thanks to a little help from fresh basil, it\u2019s just mildly<\/em> earthy and worthy of saving in your recipe box!\u00a0<\/p>\n

It adds an herby brightness to pasta<\/a>, quinoa<\/a>, roasted carrots<\/a>, potatoes<\/a>, chicken<\/a>, and much more. Bonus? It\u2019s dairy-free and comes together in just 5 minutes<\/strong> in a food processor or blender. Let\u2019s make pesto!<\/p>\n

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Adapted from our Easy Vegan Pesto<\/a>, this carrot top version brings just enough basil on board to balance the earthiness of the carrot tops. Pine nuts add richness, lemon juice brightness, garlic a little kick, and sea salt rounds it all out.<\/p>\n

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It all swirls around in a food processor<\/a> or blender<\/a> with olive oil for sauciness and water to keep it from being heavy while encouraging blending. The result is creamy, dippable<\/strong> pesto that adds instant flavor to your meals!<\/p>\n

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We can\u2019t wait for you to try this carrot top pesto! It\u2019s:<\/p>\n

Vibrant
Herby
Zesty
Lemony
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Next time you have carrot tops around, make carrot top pesto and you\u2019ll be doing your part to change the world with your waste-free<\/strong> ways \ud83d\ude4c! Bonus? It tastes good and pairs well with everything from pasta<\/a> to quinoa<\/a>, roasted carrots<\/a>, potatoes<\/a>, chicken<\/a>, and more!<\/p>\n

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If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don\u2019t forget to tag a photo\u00a0@minimalistbaker<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram. Cheers, friends!<\/p>\n

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Prep Time <\/span>5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Total Time <\/span>5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Servings <\/span>6<\/span> (~2 Tbsp servings)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Course <\/span>Dip<\/span><\/p>\n

Cuisine <\/span>Gluten-Free, Italian-Inspired, Vegan<\/span><\/p>\n

Freezer Friendly <\/span>No<\/span><\/p>\n

Does it keep? <\/span>4-5 Days<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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