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Carrot Top Pesto | The Flexitarian

Carrot Top Pesto

Packed with flavour, this vegan carrot top pesto is the perfect topping for pasta, rice, pizza, salads and even eggs.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Raw Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauces & Condiments
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 123 kcal

Equipment

Food Processor
bowl

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Ingredients
 
 

  • leafy green carrot tops from 1 bunch of carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 28 g basil
  • 10 g mint leaves
  • 75 g unsalted almonds
  • 125 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Roughly chop carrot tops, basil and mint. Place in food processor with crushed garlic and almonds. Blitz together until the mixture has a fine texture.
    leafy green carrot tops from 1 bunch of carrots, 2 garlic cloves crushed, 28 g basil , 75 g unsalted almonds , 10 g mint leaves
  • Transfer to a bowl. Mix in olive oil, salt and lemon juice. Season with some freshly ground pepper. Transfer to airtight jars. Keep refrigerated when not using.
    125 ml extra virgin olive oil , 1/2 tsp salt, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, pepper

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 99mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.4mg

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Carrot Top Pesto

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/carrot-top-pesto-vegan/