Carrot top pesto

Source : Remove The Tops From The Carrots And Put Them In A Blender Toast The Pine Nuts Over A Dry Pan Until Golden Then Add To The Blender Add The Mint Leaves...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : October 2, 2025

Step:

  1. Remove the tops from the carrots and put them in a blender

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  2. Toast the pine nuts over a dry pan until golden. Then add to the blender.

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  3. Add the mint leaves, garlic, lemon zest and juice and a pinch of salt. Blitz until everything is breaking down.

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  4. While the blender is still on, gradually add the olive oil to the mixture (through the well in the top) until the mixture is smooth.

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  5. The add the Parmesan and give everything one last blitz until the cheese is combined. Taste and enjoy!

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Ingredients

  1. 1 bunch carrot tops
  2. 50 g pine nuts
  3. 2 cloves garlic
  4. 1 handful mint leaves
  5. Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  6. 100 ml olive oil
  7. 1 handful Parmesan cheese
  8. Pinch salt

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